Sweet Potatoes with Poblano Butter Topping

Multiply this basic recipe for sweet potatoes topped with zesty poblano soy butter, and serve a crowd. You can bake, steam, or cook the sweet potatoes in a microwave. Use a food processor or blender to prepare the soy spread, or simply mix the topping ingredients in a bowl. Regular butter can also be used.

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato
• 1 fresh poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup light soy butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pierce the sweet potato in several places with a fork.
2. Roast the sweet potato in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
3. Meanwhile, place the poblano pepper, soy butter, lime juice, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well blended, about 1 minute. If not using immediately, place poblano-soy butter in a covered container and refrigerate up to 1 month.
4. To serve, slice the sweet potato in half and spread with 1 tablespoon poblano butter.