Hot Sweet Potato Salad

By lorik

Makes 8 servings (4 cups) Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (5 cups)
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 strips thick-sliced bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup apple jelly
• 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced scallion greens
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Toss sweet potatoes with oil, sugar, salt, and pepper flakes. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 25–30 minutes.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; drain off drippings, leaving bacon in skillet. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes.

Stir in jelly and vinegar until jelly melts.

Off heat, toss potatoes with bacon mixture, pecans, lime juice, and scallions; season with salt.

Per serving: 168 cal; 6g total fat (1g sat); 4mg chol; 381mg sodium; 26g carb; 3g fiber; 3g protein