Description
Sweet Potato Steaks are a savory, flavorful, and nutritious plant-based meal that’s perfect for any occasion. These thick slices of sweet potato are marinated in a blend of spices, then roasted to perfection. Topped with a zesty avocado salsa, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Steaks:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C).
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Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
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Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
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Make Avocado Salsa: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine diced avocados, red onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
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Serve: Once the sweet potatoes are done, transfer them to serving plates and top with avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the spices to suit your taste preferences.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato seasoning.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato steak with salsa
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Steaks, Plant-Based Meal, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Avocado Salsa, Healthy Dinner, Nutritious Recipe, Easy Vegan Dinner, American Cuisine