Description

This delightful recipe combines tender sweet potatoes with savory chestnut mushrooms and fragrant rosemary, finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan. The sweet potatoes are microwave-cooked for quick tenderness, then roasted for crisp skins, while the mushrooms are sautéed to perfection. A perfect comforting side or a light meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

2 sweet potatoes, about 300g/10oz each
1 tbsp olive oil

Mushrooms & Seasoning

200g chestnut mushrooms, halved
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or ½ tsp dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Topping

2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape. Microwave on High for 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
Cook the Mushrooms: While the potatoes are microwaving, heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over fairly high heat. Add the halved chestnut mushrooms and rosemary, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly colored, about 5-7 minutes.
Roast the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) gas mark 6. Transfer the microwaved sweet potatoes to the oven and roast for 15 minutes until the skins start to crisp and become slightly brown.
Assemble and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, split each open down the middle, and spoon the sautéed mushrooms over the top. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over the mushrooms and serve immediately.

Notes

If preferred, the sweet potatoes can be fully oven-baked for 40-50 minutes, turning halfway for even cooking.
Using fresh rosemary will give a more aromatic flavor, but dried rosemary works well too.
For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
Season mushrooms with salt and pepper to enhance flavor, which is not explicitly listed but recommended.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Microwaving and Roasting
Cuisine: Western

Keywords: sweet potatoes, chestnut mushrooms, rosemary, Parmesan, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, vegetarian, quick recipe