CHARRED SWEET POTATOES WITH HOT HONEY BUTTER AND LIME

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Make sure your butter is very soft so that the hot sauce can be easily incorporated.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Fall     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Sweet Potato/Yam     Side     Butter     Honey     Lime     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 small sweet potatoes (about 3 lb. total), scrubbed, halved lengthwise
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
2 Tbsp. honey
3 Tbsp. hot sauce (such as Tapatío or Cholula)
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
Flaky sea salt
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 425°F. Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with ¼ cup oil, and season with kosher salt. Turn to coat. Arrange cut side down and roast until tender (the tip of a knife should slide easily into flesh) and cut sides are browned, 25-30 minutes. Let sweet potatoes cool.
  • Meanwhile, smash together butter and honey in a small bowl with a fork until smooth. Add hot sauce a tablespoonful at a time, blending well after each addition. Season hot honey butter with kosher salt.
  • Cook pumpkin seeds and remaining ¼ cup oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until pumpkin seeds are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coriander; season with kosher salt.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes on a platter and spread with hot honey butter. Sprinkle with sea salt and spoon pumpkin seed oil over. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
  • Do Ahead: Hot honey butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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