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PAN-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND TEMPEH Inspired by BonAppetit.com
DIRECTIONS
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1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, coarsely chopped 1 8-oz block tempeh, crumbled into small pieces
1. Place rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 425 F. In large cast-iron skillet over high heat, add oil and cook shallots, chiles, and tempeh until oil is sizzling; reduce heat to medium and cook until tempeh is golden brown, 8–10 minutes. 2. Set a sieve over a large heatproof bowl, drain tempeh, and season with salt. Set aside tempeh. 3. Add potatoes to bowl with oil mixture and season with salt; turn to coat. Arrange potatoes cut side down in skillet; set bowl of oil aside. Roast potatoes in oven until browned, 25–30 minutes. 4. To bowl with oil mixture, add apple, zest, juice, and cilantro and toss to coat. 5. Transfer potatoes to a platter. Spoon tempeh mixture over top with apple salad.
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4 medium sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise 1 small crisp apple, coarsely chopped Zest and juice of 1/2 lime 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
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