Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chive and Ginger Butter

Name: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chive and Ginger Butter
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: a squeeze of lemon juice; salt and freshly milled pepper; salt and freshly milled pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; a walnut-size piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated; 120 g (4 oz) butter, softened; 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Complete Book of Herbs

By Geraldene Holt

Published 1991

About

Two varieties of sweet potatoes are generally available in Europe, both are delicious.

Ingredients

4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
120 g (4 oz) butter, softened

Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Scrub the sweet potatoes, prick their skins and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in a moderately hot oven (190°C, 375°F, gas mark 5) for 40-60 minutes, or until cooked.

Meanwhile, cream the butter with the grated ging