Sweet Potatoes - in Picante Sauce

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tea. salt
• 1/2 tea. turmeric
• 1/4 tea. paprika
• 1 dried red chile, crumbled (about 1/4 oz)
• 6 cups (1 1/2") peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 lb)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add potatoes and water, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Sprinkle with cilantro.