Sweet Potato Wedges with Lemongrass Yogurt Dip

Sweet Potato Wedges with Lemongrass Yogurt Dip

This recipe makes a great appetizer for a party as well as a beautiful presentation on the plate and it is a nice change from sausage and cheese platters!
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sweet potatoes cut lengthwise into eight strips each
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.      
  • Mix together coriander, salt, and chili powder.
  • Place washed and cut sweet potatoes in a large bowl, then add the spices and olive oil, mixing well to combine.
  • Place potato wedges on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes.  Let cool.
  • To prepare dip, place the softer inner portion of the lemongrass stalk in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
  • Add yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, and salt and mix until well combined. Serve with the potato wedges.

Notes

Recipe prepared by my mom.