High-Protein Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Parm is a crispy and savory dish. This dish has 8 g of protein in one serving. It contains olive oil, thyme leaves, garlic, ground nutmeg, sweet potatoes, parmesan cheese, and salt. This side dish has parmesan cheese in it, so it is not good for a dairy-free diet. We have to use vegan parmesan cheese instead if required. This dish is prepared in 50 minutes, so it is good for a quick dinner. These smashed potatoes stored nicely in the fridge or freezer, so it is good for the meal prep. Serve High-Protein Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Parm with Arugula salad, Roasted broccoli, and herb-roasted turkey.
STATS:
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 3–4
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Side Dish
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Large pot
- Colander
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small vessel
- Pastry brush
- Potato masher
- Grater
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 & ½ tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. nutmeg powder
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Flaky sea salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATOES:
- Add the medium sweet potatoes to make this dish. It is the basic component of this recipe. Make equal ¾ inch rounds of sweet potatoes, so they cook in the same amount of time.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Include the parmesan cheese to add a savory taste. We have to shred it fresh so it melts smoothly & crisps nicely.
OLIVE OIL:
- We have to utilize the olive oil to help the sweet potatoes get crisp & golden. It will also add good fat content to the dish.
FRESH THYME:
- Include the fresh thyme to add a slight herbal taste, and we have to save some to garnish the dish.
GARLIC:
- We have to add the garlic to include the savory taste. It should be fresh for the strong flavor & aroma. The garlic will combine easily with the thyme & olive oil to coat them equally.
NUTMEG:
- Include the nutmeg powder to add a warm & light sweet taste, which will nicely balance the sweet taste of sweet potatoes & parmesan.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oven to 425° F and place the parchment on the tray.
- Put the sweet potato rounds in a big pot & add water to it.
- Leave the water to get a boil and let it cook for ten to twelve minutes till they get soft and keep the shape.
- Strain the sweet potatoes with care and leave it to get cool lightly.
- Add 2 tbsp. olive oil, with garlic, nutmeg, & thyme in the small vessel and mix.
- Put the sweet potato rounds on the prepared tray and smash them softly with a potato masher.
- Apply the thyme-garlic oil mixture on top with the brush and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on the sweet potatoes.
- Put the tray in the oven and roast them for twenty minutes till they become crisp & golden.
- Take out the tray and sprinkle the leftover parmesan on top and roast again for five to eight minutes till the cheese melts & crisp.
- Sprinkle the flaky salt & thyme on top and serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEINS:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Herb-Roasted Turkey
- Garlic Shrimp
SALADS:
- Arugula Salad
- Apple Walnut Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Green Beans
- Sautéed Spinach
SAUCES & DIPS:
- Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Herb Aioli
- Balsamic Glaze
TIPS:
- Make the sweet potato rounds equal in size so they cook in equal time.
- Don’t overcook the sweet potatoes, or they will break when we smash.
- Shred the parmesan cheese fresh, so it melts nicely & crisps well.
- Put the sweet potatoes with some gap between them for good air circulation so they get crisp properly instead of getting steamed.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Properly cool the sweet potatoes.
FRIDGE:
- Put the sweet potatoes in the covered box and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the sweet potatoes in one layer, then add them in the box and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize any other variety of sweet potatoes?
- Yes, we can utilize white, purple, or orange sweet potatoes to prepare this dish, though it will provide a different texture and sweet taste.
How to prepare the extra crisp sweet potatoes?
- Don’t put lots of sweet potatoes on the tray; roast them at a high temperature and coat them lightly with olive oil to make them extra crisp.
Will I make them in advance?
- Yes, we would boil & smash the sweet potatoes in advance and store them till required, then roast them fresh.
How to prepare these smashed potatoes dairy-free?
- You can include vegan parmesan cheese to make the dish dairy-free.
Why do these Sweet potatoes fall apart?
- These Sweet potatoes may get boiled for a long time, so they fall apart, so we have to cook them till they just get soft.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 245 kcal
Net carbs: 28 g
Servings: 6
Iron: 1.4 mg
Serving size: 1
Total carbs: 32 g
Vitamin A: 1,150 mcg RAE
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 175 mg
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Potassium: 520 mg
