Sweet Potato Bowl With Chimichurri Argentina Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high level indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes, turn off one of the middle burners and leave the remaining burners at medium high. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. Replenish the charcoal as needed. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
• Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 2-inch chunks, then place them into a large bowl and set aside. Add the olive oil, vinegar, scallions, garlic, cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous grind of pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/3 cup of the sauce and pour the remaining over top of the sweet potatoes and toss until well coated.
• Cut four 22-inch long pieces of heavy-duty foil. Place two sheets on top of each other, then add half of the potatoes to the center. Fold the foil up and over the potatoes and seal tightly. Repeat with the remaining two pieces of foil and potatoes.
• Place the foil packs on the direct-heat side of the grill and grill for 10 minutes (do not open the foil packs-the potatoes need the steam to cook properly). Transfer to the indirect-heat side of the grill and continue cooking, turning the packs occasionally with grilling tongs, until the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with the remaining chimichurri.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
• Drain water from potatoes and pat potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Return potatoes to the bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom and edges, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir together and let sit while potatoes finish baking.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add chimichurri to hot potatoes and mix until covered.

Steps:

• To make Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa:
• Preheat oven to 425°F Toss sweet potatoes with oil on large baking sheet, and spread in single layer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and roast 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft, stirring halfway through.
• Meanwhile, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook.
• 15 minutes, or until tender. Season with salt, if desired.
• To make Chimichurri:
• Warm oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Blend parsley, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes in food processor until coarsely chopped. Pour in warm oil, and pulse quickly until blended.
• Divide sweet potatoes and quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 3 Tbs. Chimichurri, and garnish with sliced avocado, if using. Drizzle with extra Chimichurri, if desired.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prick well cleaned sweet potatoes all over with a fork and put them on a sheet pan. Roast until tender, about 1 hour. Remove the potatoes from the oven and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, remove the skins and puree the flesh in a blender until smooth.
• In a large bowl, combine the potato puree, ricotta, maple syrup, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, pepper and flour, half a cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 8 to 10 portions. Sprinkle a little flour on a work surface and gently roll a portion of dough into a long rope, about 1-inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces and continue the process with the remaining dough. Transfer the finished gnocchi to a floured baking sheet while working. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Cooking in small batches, drop about a dozen gnocchi into the water and cook until they are firm and floating, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and put them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Continue making the gnocchi with the remaining dough.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi to the pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan to a serving bowl and sprinkle with some Parmesan.
• In a second pot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and saute the mushrooms and garlic until tender. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the spinach, parsley, cilantro, oregano, thyme, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Remove the pot from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the broth over the gnocchi and serve, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan.