In the Kitchen

Sweet Potato Salad with Toasted Pecans

Step 1:  Roasted Sweet Potatoes

4 medium sweet potatoes, cleaned and cut in 1/2 inch cubes

3 medium shallots diced

3 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil 

1 tsp. ground coriander 

Pinch of cayenne pepper 

Pinch of chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Toss all together and roast at 375o for 20 mins or until done.

Step 2:  Roasted Pecans

1/4 c. pecan pieces 

 I egg white whipped 

3 tbsp. Brown sugar

Salt to taste

Toss all together and toast for 10-12 mins.

Step 3:  Dressing

2 tbsp. cider vinegar

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 1/2 tbsp. honey

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. Smoked paprika

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients together. Slowly emulsify oil in with other ingredients.

Step 4:

While potatoes are still warm, toss them in the vinaigrette. Garnish with toasted pecans.

Recipe provided by Local Motive, 123 N Dargan St, Florence