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Boniato Hervido

Tender boiled white sweet potatoes dressed with a warm garlic and sour orange mojo sauce.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boniato, cubed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup sour orange juice
  • 1/2 head yellow onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put 2 lbs cubed boniato in a pot, cover with water, and add 1 tsp kosher salt.

  2. 2

    Boil over medium heat for 20 minutes until fork tender.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Sauté 1/2 head thinly sliced yellow onion and 6 minced garlic cloves in the warm oil until softened.

  5. 5

    Remove skillet from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup sour orange juice.

  6. 6

    Drain boniato and pour warm mojo sauce over top.

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Questions

What is Boniato Hervido?

Tender boiled white sweet potatoes dressed with a warm garlic and sour orange mojo sauce. This reference files it under Cuban side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How long does Boniato Hervido take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Boil over medium heat for 20 minutes until fork tender."

How many calories are in Boniato Hervido?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 2 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Boniato Hervido keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Boniato Hervido within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Boniato Hervido?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the boniato drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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