In America, we’re accustomed to eating sweet potatoes candied with maple syrup and brown sugar, or even topped with marshmallows, for a supersweet Thanksgiving side dish. But savory sweet potatoes are another experience entirely. Sweet potatoes with Creole seasoning are fabulous, and with this recipe they’re very easy to make. Any Cajun or Creole seasoning mix from the grocery will do, or make your own by mixing equal parts paprika, salt, and a dash of cayenne. Be careful with the cayenne, as a little goes a long way. Beets make a delicious red substitute for tomatoes if you can’t find good fresh ones for this dish. If you prefer white potatoes, feel free to substitute a large baking potato for the sweet potato. Frozen green beans are a quick solution when you want something green to toss into a pot meal. Simply shake some beans into the pot, reseal the bag, and keep it in the freezer. A single bag can often last for quite a few meals.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　Olive or canola oil spray

　　1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced

　　1/2 to 3/4 pound white fish fillets (catfish, sole, cod, halibut, etc.)

　　Cajun or Creole seasoning

　　1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes

　　3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped

　　2 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans

　　4 small plum tomatoes, quartered

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive or canola oil.

　　

Step 3

Scatter the onion in the pot. Lay the fish over the onion. Sprinkle liberally with Cajun seasoning, according to taste. Remember that the spices will intensify during infusion cooking, so you may want to sprinkle lightly if you are concerned about the heat.

　　

Step 4

Layer the potato, garlic, green beans, and tomatoes, adding more seasoning as desired. Pack in as many vegetables as possible, but make sure the lid fits tightly.

　　

Step 5

Cover and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

Calories: 240

　　

Step 7

Protein: 25g

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrates: 32g

　　

Step 9

Fat: 2g

　　

Step 10

Cholesterol: 54mg

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 114mg

　　

Step 12

Fiber: 127g

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