Spicy and sweet all at once, this Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onions with Gochujang Seasoning recipe makes a fantastic side dish.
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There was a shortlist of foods I didn’t ever try as a child and sweet potatoes were on it. The reason was simple: My mom didn’t eat them so neither did I. But as soon as I reached adulthood, I became curious about the things I hadn’t tried — especially Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes — and discovered that I loved both.
Go figure.
So now I eat them whenever I can.
And, when it comes to sweet potatoes, I especially love juxtaposing the sweet flavor with spiciness. Are you a fan of that flavor combination too?
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Sweet heat is such a wonderful flavor burst.
In this recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onions with Gochujang Seasoning, that’s exactly what you get. Delightful.
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For this, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients — sweet potatoes, red onion, olive oil — and one less common one: Gochujang Powder. I found this at our local natural foods store, but you can probably also find online vendors if you don’t have a great store with international ingredients nearby.
Then preparing it is simple: cut, toss, bake. I am a firm believer that flavorful side dishes don’t have to be complicated. This dish, uncomplicated in its preparation, shows how that happens.
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And once this is all baked to perfection, it’s ready to be served. I love this along side Garlic Butter Roast Chicken but it can also be delightful in a rice bowl or alongside steak, pork or marinated tofu.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onions with Gochujang Seasoning
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Sweet and spicy, this sweet potato recipe makes a vibrant side dish for dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed (3/4-inch dice)
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks (halved and then each half quartered)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp Gochujang powder
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, red onion, olive oil, Gochujang powder and salt, until well combined. The vegetables should be evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring a couple of times. This is ready when the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned on the outside.