Sweet Potato and Feta Mash (a hearty side dish)
During our recent trip to Australia, we had the pleasure of watching Jamie Oliver's 30 Minute Meals a number of times. The kids absolutely loved watching him cook. And I'm pretty sure I yelled out, “Yum,” at least 10 times each episode (while my Dad said, “hold off on the oil Jamie!”).
Anyway…
The very first show we watched featured a delicious looking sweet potato side dish. In his cookbook (Jamie's 30 Minute Meals), it's called, Dressed Potatoes. But I like to call it Sweet Potato and Feta Mash. It's been on my mind for weeks now, and we finally ate it tonight. Let me tell you, I didn't yell “Yum” in vain. It was very tasty.
The original recipe calls for cooking the potatoes in the microwave (remember it's a 30 minute meal), but I decided to use the crockpot instead (I'm not a microwave fan). I also left out the fresh red chilli, which would probably be very good. I just didn't have one.
Sweet Potato and Feta Mash
adapted from Jamie's 30 Minute Meals, Dressed Potatoes, page 122.
Ingredients
1 medium potato
2 or 3 sweet potatoes (I used 2 very big ones)
1/2 a lemon
50 grams (or just under 2 ounces) feta cheese
bunch cilantro
dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Oil for drizzling (sorry Dad)
Method
1. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil in bottom of a large slow cooker.
2. Cut the sweet potatoes and potatoes into large chunks and place in crockpot.
3. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top of potatoes and toss to combine.
4. Place the 1/2 lemon among the potatoes.
5. Cover and cook on high for 3 or 4 hours (until soft).
6. Once the potatoes are soft, remove the lemon and mash the potatoes directly the slow cooker.
7. Squeeze the lemon juice over the potatoes.
8. Sprinkle with feta cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
9. Serve with a garnish of cilantro.We had this with roast chicken, and it was a perfect side dish.
Here is the full 30 minute meal with the original recipe if you want to try it that way.
I know we will be making this one again. It's easy, warm, and delicious. Couldn't ask for much more than that.
If i recall I was yelling “Yum” right along with you, our little lady has recently discovered a love for Feta and now that you have posted this I will be able to make it for her (as you seem to have got your hands on the very last available copy of Jamie’s book) I really appreciate you sharing 🙂
I wish my family would eat sweet potatoes!! I only get to enjoy them during the holidays when someone else makes them because no one else will eat them. 🙁 They look delicious!!!
Well, I love all of the ingredients in this dish so it’s definitely one that I shall try out! I love tasty cooking that is also so simple and this fits the bill. I’ve always liked Jamie Oliver but hadn’t seen this recipe before, thank you for sharing it 🙂
I’m also taking part in the Hearth & Soul hop and that’s how I found your blog.
You know how I’d like to eat this? For breaky! Go Jamie! I always get so inspired when I watch him cook. Thanks for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop.