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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Orange Butter

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A dish that combines warmth and zest with roasted sweet potatoes and a spicy, citrusy chipotle orange butter.

Ingredients for Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Orange Butter

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Unsalted Butter, at room temperature

0.25 sticks

Pure Maple Syrup

tablespoons

Minced Canned Chipotle Pepper In Adobo Sauce, minced

tablespoons

Adobo Sauce

tablespoons

Grated Orange Zest, grated

teaspoons

Kosher Salt

to taste

How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Orange Butter

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sweet Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Pierce each sweet potato with a knife to allow steam to escape.

2. Roast Sweet Potatoes

Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet pan and roast them for about an hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.

3. Prepare Chipotle Orange Butter

In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, maple syrup, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, orange zest, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until thoroughly combined.

4. Chill the Butter

Transfer the butter onto parchment paper, shape it into a log, roll it up tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

5. Season and Serve

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, slit each one open, and season with salt and black pepper. Insert a slice of the chilled chipotle orange butter into each sweet potato and serve immediately.

Pitfalls and tips

Butter up While Hot

Toss the roasted sweet potatoes with the chipotle orange butter as soon as they're out of the oven. The heat helps the butter to melt and coat the potatoes evenly.

Zest Before Juicing

Always zest the orange before juicing it to avoid a slippery rind. The zest carries intense aromatic oils that elevate the butter’s flavor.

Variety Matters

Opt for garnet yams or jewel varieties, which are commonly labeled as sweet potatoes in supermarkets. They have vibrant orange flesh and a creamy, sweet flavor when roasted.

Preheat the Pan

Give your roasting pan or baking sheet a head start by preheating it in the oven. This helps in achieving an immediate sizzle and superior caramelization.

Oil and Spices

Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like grapeseed or avocado oil. This allows the exterior to crisp without burning.

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