Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch
This Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch is going to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Sweet potatoes, with their naturally sweet and creamy texture, pair beautifully with the earthy richness of butter beans. Add a delightful crunch and a few creative toppings, and you’ve got yourself a dish that feels rich yet remains healthy.
Why Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse of nutrients. Packed with fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants, they provide a host of health benefits, from boosting immunity to promoting gut health. Their natural sweetness and creamy texture make them a versatile ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes. When roasted, they develop a caramelized exterior that contrasts beautifully with a soft, fluffy interior.
Butter Beans: The Perfect Partner
Butter beans, also known as giant beans, are a fantastic source of plant-based protein and fiber. Their mild flavor and creamy texture make them a versatile addition to many dishes. In this recipe, butter beans bring substance to the dish, turning it into a complete and satisfying meal. They also pair beautifully with pomegranate seeds and herbs, absorbing flavors while adding a nutritional punch.
Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch: The Role of Texture and Crunch
What sets this dish apart is its attention to texture. Sweet potatoes provide softness, but the addition of roasting butter beans until crispy introduces a much-needed crunch. This contrast not only enhances the eating experience but also boosts the nutritional value by adding healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch
- Balanced Nutrition: Packed with complex carbs, protein, healthy fats, and fiber, this dish ticks all the boxes for a balanced meal.
- Versatility: Feel free to swap out ingredients based on what you have on hand. Chickpeas can replace butter beans, or you can add mushrooms for extra umami.
- Family-Friendly: The customizable toppings make it easy to please everyone at the table.
- Eco-Friendly: Using plant-based ingredients makes this dish an environmentally conscious choice.
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Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes
- 3-4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Butter Bean Crunch
- 1 can butter beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil (about 6-7 sun-dried tomatoes)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ of whole orange juice (substitute for 2 tbsp lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp tahini to drizzle on top
Instructions
- Wash and cut your sweet potato lenghtwise in half. Score each half in rack shape. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).Toss the sweet potato halfs with olive oil and salt. Spread them skin side up a baking sheet and bake them for about 25-30 minutes until caramelised on the sides.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, roast the butter beans until crispy. Combine butter beans with olive oil salt and paprika, mix and put to the lined baking tray. Roast until crispy for about 15-20 minutes in the same oven with sweet potatoes.
- Once the butter beans are cooked, transfer them to the bowl. Add pomegranates seeds, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and orange juice. Mix well.
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, transfer them to a serving platter. Add the butter bean crunch on top of the sweet potatoes and drizzle with tahini. Serve it and enjoy!
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