Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Speck and Chimichurri

Tender roasted sweet potato wedges served with crispy speck or prosciutto and topped with a fresh herb chimichurri sauce. This colorful dish combines the sweetness of roasted potatoes with the saltiness of cured meat and bright, herbaceous flavors.

4 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 4 whole small sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 ounces Speck or prosciutto
  • torn

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until tender, 25-30 minutes.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, pulse cilantro, parsley, oregano, thyme, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup oil and process until combined; season with salt and pepper.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Spoon chimichurri onto a serving platter and top with sweet potatoes and Speck.

    5 min