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Sweet Potato Medley in jerk and allspice

Our tested Baked Sweet Potato Medley: island, generous, and balanced with jerk and allspice. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 388 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook60 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Sweet Potato Medley in jerk and allspice
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the jerk and allspice elements, and pat the sweet potato dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk and the rest of the jerk and allspice flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped thyme and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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