Sweet Potato, Red Onion & Cotija Stacks
Sweet Potato, Red Onion & Cotija Stacks requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 8 servings with 302 calories, 5g of protein, and 19g of fat each. For $1.05 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. Only a few people really liked this side dish. A mixture of olive oil, cotija cheese, cumin, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 64%. This score is good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: sweet potato, quinoa & cotija, Mashed Sweet Potato, Apple and Cotija Quesadillas, and Sweet Potato, Red Onion & Fontina Tart.
- Serves: 8
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 21.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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cilantro | 8.0 | grams | None |
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cotija cheese | 170.097 | grams | None |
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cumin | 8.0 | servings | None |
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garlic | 3.0 | cloves | None |
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olive oil | 8.0 | servings | None |
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onion | 1.0 | None | |
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pepper flakes | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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salt | 8.0 | servings | None |
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sweet potatoes | 3.0 | larges | None |
cilantro
Qty: 8.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
cotija cheese
Qty: 170.097
Metric: grams
Price: None
cumin
Qty: 8.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
garlic
Qty: 3.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 8.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
pepper flakes
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
salt
Qty: 8.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
sweet potatoes
Qty: 3.0
Metric: larges
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Parboil sweet potatoes until theyre soft and easy to prick with a fork but not mushy. Approx. 15-30 minutes depending on size of potatoes.Put potatoes in cold water to stop cooking. While potatoes cool, mash garlic, red pepper flakes and cilantro into cotija cheese until fully mixed.
Ingredients:
- red pepper flakes
- sweet potato
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
- potato
- garlic
- water
Step 2: Cut off ends of potatoes and slice into 1/2 inch rounds. Try to keep skins intact if possible.On a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray, place largest potato slice down, layer with a couple of onion slices, then cheese. Repeat. Each stack should have three slices of potato, ending with cheese on top.
Ingredients:
- cooking spray
- potato
- cheese
- onion
Equipment:
- baking sheet
Step 3: Sprinkle with cumin.
Ingredients:
- cumin
Step 4: Bake for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees or until cheese browns slightly.
Ingredients:
- cheese
Equipment:
- oven
Step 5: Drizzle with olive oil and add more cilantro before serving. Salt to taste.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- cilantro
- salt
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 301.62 kcal | 15.08% |
| Fat | 18.92 g | 29.1% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.81 g | 30.07% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.74 g | 9.58% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 24.44 g | 8.89% |
| Sugar | 5.97 g | 6.64% |
| Cholesterol | 18.92 mg | 6.31% |
| Sodium | 513.56 mg | 22.33% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 5.48 g | 10.95% |
| Vitamin A | 18332.83 IU | 366.66% |
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.69% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 19.91% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 17.21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.54 mg | 16.95% |
| Calcium | 159.34 mg | 15.93% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27 mg | 15.85% |
| Phosphorus | 143.51 mg | 14.35% |
| Potassium | 495.59 mg | 14.16% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6 µg | 13.9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.26 mg | 12.57% |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 11.08% |
| Magnesium | 41.87 mg | 10.47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15 mg | 9.89% |
| Iron | 1.77 mg | 9.83% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.3% |
| Selenium | 4.3 µg | 6.14% |
| Folate | 24.27 µg | 6.07% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36 µg | 5.99% |
| Vitamin C | 4.78 mg | 5.79% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.03 mg | 5.15% |
