SWEET POTATO BOWLS WITH SPICED LAMB AND MUSHROOMS

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These sweet potato bowls are an easy go-to weeknight dinner: Steam the sweet potatoes while you sauté the mushrooms with spiced ground lamb, quick-pickle fennel and onions, make a simple yogurt sauce, and dinner is ready in about half an hour.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Sweet Potato/Yam     Lamb     Ground Lamb     Fennel     Spice     Quick & Easy     Mushroom     Yogurt     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 large sweet potato (about 1 lb.), halved lengthwise
1/2 fennel bulb (about 6 oz.), thinly sliced, plus fronds (for serving; optional)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple cider, coconut, or unseasoned rice vinegar
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 lb. ground lamb
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. Aleppo-style pepper, plus more for serving
8 oz. wild mushrooms (such as oyster or shiitake), sliced into 1/4" slices
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup mint leaves

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with about 1" water; season with a big pinch of salt. Set a steamer basket in pot. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Add potato, cover, and steam until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss sliced fennel, onion, vinegar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add lamb, cumin, cinnamon, 1 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt and press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Break up into pieces with a spatula and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 1-2 minutes. Push mixture to one side of skillet and add mushrooms in an even layer; season with salt. Cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown and soften, 3 minutes, then stir together with lamb mixture. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
  • Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
  • Divide potato halves between bowls and mash slightly with a fork. Top with yogurt sauce and mushroom mixture. Lift fennel and onion out of vinegar with your hands and scatter over bowls; discard vinegar. Top with mint, fennel fronds (if using), and pepper.

Sanzida Sultana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. I served it over quinoa and it was a great meal.


Youcef Outtar
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This was an amazing dish! The lamb was fall-apart tender and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. The sweet potato bowls were a great way to serve it and added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Mbongiseni Ndlovu
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahim Hmt
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This was a delicious dish! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. The sweet potato bowls were a great way to serve it and added a nice sweetness to the dish.


DJ Substance
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The lamb was cooked well and the mushrooms were a nice addition.


Martina Burro
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were delicious. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Michelle Rorstrom
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mushrooms are perfectly cooked. I love serving it over quinoa or rice.


Bulet Kumer
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This was an amazing dish! The lamb was fall-apart tender and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. The sweet potato bowls were a great way to serve it and added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Safiri na Simon Mungai
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Not a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind! The spices really complemented the meat and the sweet potato bowls were a great way to serve it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Haris Sheikh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked. I served it over quinoa and it was a great meal.


Musu Sesay
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamdouh Seleem
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The sweet potato bowls were a nice touch, and the lamb and mushrooms were cooked well. The spices were flavorful and well-balanced.


sondra joiner
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This was a delicious and flavorful dish! The lamb and mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the sweet potato bowls were a great way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again!