Bite of History:
The sweet potato (also called yams in North America) is native to present-day Ecuador. It was domesticated in either Central or South America nearly 5 000 years ago! But is was grown in Polynesia from vine cuttings from sailors who went to South America and returned, spreading the seeds from Polynesia to Easter Island, Hawaii, and New Zealand. In the 11th century, sweet potatoes were being grown in Cook Island.
Patatas dulces asadas tropicales (Spanish)
Serves 4-6
Preheat the oven to 425F (22C)
2 pounds/ (910 g) organic sweet potatoes, peeled or not, cut into bite-size chunks
1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut oil
3 Tbs. (45 ml) organic lime juice
organic lime zest
4 organic scallions, thinly sliced (separate the green and white parts of the scallions)
dash of cayenne pepper to taste
uno 1. Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil in a bowl. Save the oil.
dos 2. Lay the chunks on a backing sheet in even layers.
tres 3. Roast without stirring until they are lightly brown, about 18-20 minutes.
cuatro 4. Add to the bowl with the oil, stir in the lime juice, zest, white scallions, and cayenne pepper.
cinco 5. Transfer the sweet potatoes to the bowl. Toss a few time while they set for 15 minutes.
seis 6. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the green scallions.
PS "Tropical?" Well the coconut oil and lime juice
