Sweet Potato Bravas: Use sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter and more vibrant version.

Sweet Potato Bravas: A Sweet and Spicy Twist on a Classic

Tired of the same old bravas? These Sweet Potato Bravas offer a vibrant and flavorful alternative, swapping traditional potatoes for sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter and more nutritious take. They’re perfect as tapas, a side dish, or even a light meal, and the spicy bravas sauce provides the perfect counterpoint to the sweet potato’s natural sweetness.

Sweet Potato Bravas with Classic Brava Sauce

This recipe uses a classic tomato-based Brava sauce for a well-balanced flavor. The sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection and then doused in the spicy and tangy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Brava Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Prep & Cook Time:

35 minutes

Servings:

4

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder on a baking sheet.
2. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
3. While sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the Brava sauce. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sherry vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
7. Pour the Brava sauce over the sweet potatoes and serve immediately.

Tips and Variations:

• For extra crispiness, leave a little more space when arranging potatoes on the baking sheet.
• Add a dollop of aioli on top for extra richness.

Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 35g
• Protein: 4g

Sweet Potato Bravas with Chipotle Brava Sauce

This recipe elevates the Brava sauce with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo for a deeper and more complex flavor profile. It adds a fantastic kick that really complements the sweetness of the potato.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Chipotle Brava Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped (plus 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Prep & Cook Time:

35 minutes

Servings:

4

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on a baking sheet.
2. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
3. While sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the Chipotle Brava sauce. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic, chipotle pepper (and adobo sauce), and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
7. Pour the Chipotle Brava sauce over the sweet potatoes and serve immediately.

Tips and Variations:

• Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper according to your desired level of spiciness.
• For a smoother sauce, blend it with an immersion blender before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate):

• Calories: 275
• Fat: 13g
• Carbs: 38g
• Protein: 4g