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Ricotta Sweet Potato "eggs"

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December 29, 2015
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Photo by reahpeah
  • Serves 6
Author Notes

I created this recipe for one of my gourmet club meals, where we had to remake a disliked food. I do not enjoy eggs, ever since a highly memorable childhood experience. These potato-cheese eggs were a hit! An easy gluten-free appetizer. —reahpeah

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 3-4 potatoes
  • 2 cups ricotta
  • 1/2 cup hard cheese (e.g. parmesan)
  • 1 teaspoon truffle oil
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 2-3 sweet potatoes, cooked
  • 2 teaspoons truffle oil
  • 1 tablespoon cream
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (optional)
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
  1. The Base: Slice potatoes into 1/2 inch thick slabs. Toss in 2 T olive oil, salt pepper Bake in oven at 375 until cooked. Set aside until cool.
  2. The white: Combine ricotta, hard cheese, truffle oil, salt and pepper.
  3. The yoke: Puree sweet potato in blender until smooth Add truffle oil, rest of olive oil, s&p, cream.
  4. Assembly: On a cooked potato slab, add a layer of the ricotta mixture. Using a separate spoon, add a heaping teaspoon of the sweet potato. Repeat. Arrange on platter, top with smoked paprika, chives, freshly ground pepper.

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