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November 2013

Sweet Potatoes with Stilton and Walnuts

By Tim MondaviPhotography by Mikkel Vang

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In place of Stilton, you could use a creamy blue cheese, like Gorgonzola dolce, which is a little less assertive.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons sugar

½

cup walnut halves

4

pounds sweet potatoes (about 8–10 medium), peeled, sliced on a diagonal ½” thick

2

tablespoons olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1

large shallot, finely chopped

2

tablespoons white wine vinegar

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2

tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil

Vegetable oil (for frying; about ½ cup)

12

fresh sage leaves

4

oz. Stilton cheese, shaved

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°. Mix sugar and 1 Tbsp. hot water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Add walnuts and toss to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet. Toast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 18–20 minutes. Let cool then break into pieces (sugar will harden as nuts cool).

    Step 2

    Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil on a parchment-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until tender and golden brown, 25–30 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 3

    Combine shallot and vinegar in a medium bowl and let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice and walnut oil; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a small skillet to measure ½” and heat over medium heat. Add sage leaves and fry until crisp, 30–40 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sage leaves to a paper towel–lined plate; set aside.

    Step 5

    Place sweet potatoes on a platter; drizzle with vinaigrette and top with blue cheese, walnuts, and fried sage.

    Step 6

    DO AHEAD: Nuts can be candied 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature. Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 490 Fat (g) 30 Saturated Fat (g) 6 Cholesterol (mg) 10 Carbohydrates (g) 51 Dietary Fiber (g) 7 Total Sugars (g) 12 Protein (g) 8 Sodium (mg) 380
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