Crispy sweet potato, sesame and goat cheese sticks with yogurt, lime and chive dip

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Toss the diced sweet potato with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, then roast for 20 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Transfer the roasted sweet potato to a large bowl and mash it into a thick puree. Let it cool for 5 minutes so it does not cook the egg when mixed.

3. 3

   Add the goat cheese, 1/2 cup of the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, the beaten egg, half of the chopped chives, garlic powder, sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until a shapeable dough forms.

4. 4

   In a shallow dish, combine the remaining breadcrumbs with the sesame seeds. With lightly oiled hands, shape the sweet potato mixture into small sticks and coat them in the breadcrumb-sesame mixture.

5. 5

   Arrange the sticks on the tray, brush or drizzle them with the remaining olive oil, and bake at 220 °C / 425 °F for 15 minutes. Turn them carefully and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until golden and crisp.

6. 6

   While they bake, make the dip by stirring together the Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, honey, the remaining chives, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until creamy.

7. 7

   Serve the sticks hot with the yogurt, lime, and chive dip on the side.