Roasted Sweet Potato with Chorizo and Cooling Yoghurt recipe

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato with Chorizo and Cooling Yoghurt
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500 g sweet potato; 130 g chorizo; 120 g Yoghurt; 20 g Pickles; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 20 ml water

A simple, vibrant plate with caramelised sweet potato, crisp chorizo and a tangy yoghurt topping. The balance of sweet, smoky and sharp flavours makes it especially moreish.

40 min · Easy · Mediterranean Jump to method

Roasted Sweet Potato with Chorizo and Cooling Yoghurt

Ingredients

2 servings

500 g sweet potato
130 g chorizo
120 g Yoghurt
20 g Pickles
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
20 ml water

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	397 kcal
Protein	14.8 g
Carbohydrates	41.3 g
Fat	18.8 g
Saturated fat	6.7 g
Fibre	6.4 g
Sugar	10.8 g
Sodium	1220 mg

Why this works

A moderately energy-dense dish with useful fibre and potassium from sweet potato, but it is also high in sodium and saturated fat due to the chorizo and added seasoning.

Beta-carotene from sweet potato. Sweet potato provides beta-carotene, which supports normal vision and immune function.

Protein and iron from chorizo. Chorizo contributes protein and some iron, but also adds a considerable amount of saturated fat and salt.

Sodium concern. The chorizo, pickles and added salt make this dish relatively high in sodium, which may be a concern for blood pressure.

Method

Preheat the oven to 210°C (Fan 190°C, 410°F, Gas Mark 6).
Cut the sweet potato into wedges and toss with salt and black pepper.
Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and starting to brown.
Meanwhile, cook the chorizo in a frying pan until crisp.
Stir the yoghurt with a little black pepper.
Serve the roasted sweet potato topped with chorizo, yoghurt and chopped pickles.

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