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Coconut-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Collard Greens

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Alex Lau

If you want to mix things up a bit, try this recipe with white-fleshed Japanese sweet potatoes—they’re less sweet and have a more complex flavor. Check out step-by-step photo instructions here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
5 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
3 garlic cloves, grated, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, divided
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted, or vegetable oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 bunches collard greens, ribs and stems removed, torn into pieces (about 8 packed cups)
½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
Whole-milk yogurt (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Real Talk: Collard greens are ideal for this recipe since their hardiness and flavor stand up to the heat. But other leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard also work. In a pinch, use frozen chopped spinach.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°. Toss potatoes, chile, 5 scallions, half of the garlic, 2 tsp. ginger, and ¼ cup oil in a large bowl. Let it rain with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, spread everything out, and roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until potatoes are tender and beginning to brown, 35–45 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook collard greens, cardamom, if using, and remaining ginger and garlic, tossing frequently, until collards are wilted, bright green, and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Divide greens among bowls. Top with potatoes. Dollop with yogurt and top with scallions.

    Step 5

    Do Ahead: Potato mixture can be roasted 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

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