This is the perfect Passover or Easter dinner dish. It’s easy to make, affordable, filling and healthy. I used a mix of orange sweet potatoes (3#) and Murasaki sweet potatoes (3#).
Murasaki sweet potatoes are fairly new to the market. They are grown primarily in California, and originally developed by the Louisiana State University’s Sweet Potato Research Station. They were released to growers in 2008. Their name comes from the Japanese word for purple, which is the color of their skin. The inner flesh is yellowy white. They have a flavor redolent of sweet and nutty, and are broad-spectrum resistant to disease. They are an excellent source of vitamin A, and a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. They also contain calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids.
I purchase Murasaki sweet potatoes at Trader Joes’s in a 3# bag for $3.99. Murasaki are my absolute favorite potatoes, because they are so versatile.
INGREDIENTS
6# total – regular sweet potatoes and Murasaki sweet potatoes or a mix. Yams work too.
STEPS
- Wash potatoes. Scrub any dirt off, if necessary.
- Peel the bad parts off of the potatoes and discard.
- Line a large baking/cookie sheet with either a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Place potatoes on cooking sheet with mat or parchment paper. Pierce each sweet potato a few times with a fork (to prevent bursting).
- Bake at 425 for 40 minutes on the center rack in the oven.
Test with a fork to verify they are fully cooked. They will be soft in the middle.
