Sweet Potato Bites and Spicy Cilantro Aioli

Cilantro aioli is perfect for light nibbles at a house party, these are delicious hot or cold! The fact that they are fun and finger-licking good will capture the attention of the kiddos and might just get them excited about chowing down on more veggies!

Potatoes are listed as one of the world’s healthiest food and can be served in so many ways. Whether mashed, baked, fried, or just simply broiled, potatoes will never be off season. That is why we are introducing a potato dish that will literally spice up you potato foodventure experience.

To make this delectable dish, pre heat your oven to 400 degrees and while heating, get 1 tbsp. of coconut oil to grease the baking sheet. Spread diced sweet potatoes evenly across the greased baking sheet and sprinkle liberally with paprika, sea salt, and pepper. Toss the sweet potatoes, so that they are evenly coated with spices. And if you wish, you can drizzle sweet potatoes with remaining tablespoon of coconut oil and add more spices if desired.

Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes and while the sweet potatoes are cooking, mix up a batch of the spicy cilantro aioli. Crack the egg into a large mouthed mason jar and Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, and 1/2 c light tasting olive oil. Using a submersion blender, blend all ingredients until creamy then set aside.

Once potatoes are complete, serve as an appetizer on a nice plate with toothpicks and a side of the spicy cilantro aioli.

Below are the lists of ingredients that you need to make a perfect cilantro aioli. What are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and satisfy their tummies with your new recipe Sweet Potato Bites and Spicy Cilantro Aioli leaving them a potato experience they will surely love.

Note: This recipe serves two people as a side dish and four people as an appetizer. 

Sweet Potato Bites and Spicy Cilantro Aioli

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Sweet Potato Bites & Spicy Cilantro Aioli

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Servings 2

Calories 673 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 inch Sweet potatoes (cut into 1cubes)
• 1 tsp Paprika
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 c Wxtra light virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c Cilantro (diced)
• Juice from 1 lime (about 1 tbsp)
• 1/2 Fresh jalapeño (diced, seeds and veins removed)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Use 1 tbsp coconut oil to grease a large baking sheet.
3. Spread diced sweet potatoes evenly across the greased baking sheet and sprinkle liberally with paprika, sea salt, and pepper. Toss the sweet potatoes, so that they are evenly coated with spices.
4. Drizzle sweet potatoes with remaining tablespoon of coconut oil and add more spices if desired.
5. Cook for 15 minutes, tossing half way.
6. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, mix up a batch of the spicy cilantro aioli.
7. Crack the egg into a large mouthed mason jar.
8. Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, and 1/2 c light tasting olive oil.
9. Using a submersion blender, blend all ingredients until creamy. Set aside.
10. Once potatoes are complete, serve as an appetizer on a nice plate with toothpicks and a side of the spicy cilantro aioli.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Bites & Spicy Cilantro Aioli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673 Calories from Fat 675

% Daily Value*

Fat 75g115%

Saturated Fat 22g138%

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 44g

Sodium 28mg1%

Potassium 366mg10%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 1300IU26%

Vitamin C 23.9mg29%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 8.8mg49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.