Elevate your dinner with this delicious roasted sweet potato and asparagus dish, packed with smoky lardons. Perfectly cooked in just one hour, it's a delightful blend of flavors!
1 hr
Serves
2
Easy
French
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 sweet potatoes, washed and quartered'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g smoked lardons'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g asparagus tips'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 cloves garlic, unpeeled'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'a few sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'sea salt flakes, to taste'}
- {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'salad leaves (optional)'}
- {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'chilli sauce (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'rapeseed oil'}
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F (220°C)).
- Wash and quarter the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare the asparagus tips and gather the lardons, garlic, and thyme.
Cooking
- Arrange the sweet potato quarters in a large roasting tin.
- Scatter most of the lardons over the potatoes, followed by the asparagus tips and garlic cloves.
- Add the remaining lardons on top.
- Sprinkle with thyme and drizzle with rapeseed oil.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, then turn the sweet potatoes and continue roasting for another 30 minutes until everything is tender and golden.
Plating & Serving
- Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
- Divide between two plates, optionally garnishing with salad leaves.
- Season with sea salt flakes and serve with chilli sauce if desired.
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be adjusted with different herbs or additional vegetables. Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Suggested Sides
green salad
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