ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HERB BUTTER

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HERB BUTTER image

Number Of Ingredients 14

Mixed Herb Butter
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon chopped dried rosemary
Chili Lime Butter
6 tablespoons butter, salted
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt
Ground pepper
Fresh sweet potatoes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Steps:

Wash and dry the potatoes; rub them with a little butter or oil (or leave dry for a crisper skin). Pierce them with a fork in a few places. Place on a cookie sheet or baking pan lined with foil. Bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour, depending on size, until the flesh is quite tender. Mixed Herb Butter Soften the butter and then cream it in a small bowl with a fork or spatula. Add the herbs and mix thoroughly. Can chill before using. Also freezes well. Chili Lime Butter In a small bowl, blend together the butter, lime juice and chili powder until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.