Lunches

February 4, 2023

Chimmichurri Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Feta

Ok, so bear with me here, but I really do think this recipe bangs. Hard. Normally, chimmichurri is used with fresh parsley, and whilst that's great and tasty, my version uses fresh coriander which just gives that extra hint of spice and zing, and it blends so incredibly well with the salty tang of the feta cheese. It's a powerful dish, so don't expect to go kissing people afterwards (unless you've both eaten the same thing!!) but it's worth it because it honestly tastes so damn good. The creaminess and sweetness of the potatoes (that have been roasted and seasoned by the way!), covered with the spicy chimmichurri sauce and the saltiness of the feta cheese...it's another winning combination that I can't wait for you to try.

smashed sweet potatoes covered in chimmichurri sauce and feta cheese
Chimmichurri Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Feta

This meal does take slightly longer to cook, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time. You also make a good amount of the sauce, so you can use it afterwards in other meals throughout the week - it's great drizzle over veggie chicken, used as dips for chips or crisps, or even used to switch up tacos. You'll be surprised by just how versatile the sauce is, even with it's distinctive flavour. I also finish off the recipe with some fresh coriander and a generous handful of fresh rocket, but they're delicious served with a fresh salad too (and even better as leftovers the next day!!).

bowl of chimmihurri sauce surrounded by smashed sweet potatoes
Chimmichurri Sauce with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Crumbled Feta Cheese

Chimmichurri Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Feta

If you’re a fan of unusually good snacks you will be so surprised by these you guys. They’re a mix of acidic, sweet, salty and creamy flavours and textures all in one and so so good!!

Prep:

5

min

cook:

50

min

total:

60

min

Ingredients

  • 3-4 small sweet potatoes
  • 5 spring onions
  • 1 bunch of fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp chilli jam (or half a fresh chilli)
  • 50ml red wine vinegar
  • 50g feta cheese
  • Couple of handfuls of fresh rocket
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
  2. Cut the sweet potatoes in half and after placing them on a baking tray, drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the preheated oven to roast for 40-45 minutes.
  3. In a food processor or blender, add the spring onions, fresh bunch of coriander, dried oregano, cloves of garlic, chilli jam and red wine vinegar and blitz everything together until it's completely smooth. Pour the sauce into a small bowl and leave to the side.
  4. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes out of the oven and using the bottom of a drinking glass, push down on top of the sweet potatoes until they are 'smashed' (basically until some of the potatoes comes out of the sides). Sprinkle with some more salt and pepper and place back in the oven for 5-15 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and completely cooked.
  5. Spoon over the chimmichurri sauce evenly and then sprinkle over the feta cheese. Finish with a handful of fresh rocket distributed evenly over the sweet potatoes and serve immediately.
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Monday, August 9, 2021
Vivien Christie
this version of veggie nachos is so tasty, we have it every time we entertain family and friends. It's a staple recipe, and so easy to make, you must try it!