SWEET POTATO AND ONION DIP
George Washington Carver, the botanist, educator and inventor, was known as "the peanut man," but he geeked out over sweet potatoes as much as peanuts. He recorded recipes for sweet potato flour, sweet potato starch and commercial canning. "The delicate flavor of a sweet potato is lost if it is not cooked properly," he wrote in his 1936 Bulletin No. 38. (His paper booklets were distributed to rural farmers to assist with crop rotation and provide instructions for added-value products.) Dr. Carver considered baking the best way to cook sweet potatoes while preserving the most flavor. Use varieties like Covington, Vardaman or jewel; the sugary notes balance the alliums and warming spices. Raw vegetables or tortilla chips make practical dipping utensils for this spread, or lather the dip over toasted thick-cut bread.
Provided by Nicole Taylor
Categories snack, dips and spreads, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 4 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Using a vegetable brush and water, scrub the sweet potatoes to remove dirt, then place them on a sheet pan.
- Bake the sweet potatoes on the top rack until soft to the touch, about 1 1/4 hours. Let cool for at least 1 hour.
- Add grapeseed oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Add sliced onion, fennel and jalapeño to the skillet and sauté for 15 minutes or until onions are soft and slightly browned. Set aside and let cool room temperature.
- Using your hands, gently peel the sweet potatoes and discard the skins. In a large bowl, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until you see tiny chunks. (The texture shouldn't be ultrasmooth.)
- Using a spoon, stir in the cooked onion mixture along with the ricotta, Parmesan, pecans, lime juice, maple syrup, anchovy oil (if using), salt, onion powder, vanilla and nutmeg. Store the dip in an airtight container, and place in the fridge until ready to eat. (If you have the time, the flavors are always better the next day.)
- Just before serving, stir to combine and season the dip to taste with salt. Drizzle it with olive oil, then top it with the reserved fennel fronds and crispy fried onions, if you like. Serve with any combination of bread, tortilla chips or celery sticks.
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Rodolfo Rudy Reyes
[email protected]This is my new go-to dip recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Yashwa bhatti Sultan
[email protected]This dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Dominique Wilye
[email protected]I love that this dip can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient!
Zakir Albaloshi
[email protected]This dip is perfect for parties or potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Teri Wallace
[email protected]I've never made a sweet potato dip before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The dip turned out great!
Bikash Ramtel
[email protected]This dip is so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.
Ngozi Onwumelu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato, but this dip is amazing. The flavors are perfectly balanced.
Joel Rich
[email protected]This is the best sweet potato and onion dip I've ever had!
Floreal Mirlene
[email protected]I made this dip for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Zoya Malik
[email protected]This dip is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted sweet potatoes.
Mukhtar Ali
[email protected]I've made this dip several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's a healthy alternative to other dips.
Kalidas Shelar
[email protected]This is my new favorite dip! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tomilola
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dip turned out perfect. It's creamy, flavorful, and addictive.
Stephen augustine
[email protected]This dip is amazing! The sweet potatoes and onions are a perfect combination.
Dante Carvin
[email protected]I made this dip for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jamal Dawar
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I love that it's a healthy snack option too.
Harley Chriest
[email protected]This sweet potato and onion dip was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and creamy texture. I'll definitely be making it again.