Spicing-up squash and sweet potatoes

[streetsweeper]

My personal preference is something other than the natural sweetness of yams, sweet potatoes, turnip, and squash .... and adding further sweetness to these veggies would turn me completely away from the table.

My question is:

What types of spices and/or sauces might I find in the savoury category that would compliment the listed root crops and my taste buds.

It's been years since I've eaten any of these veggies.

I've since learned that they are highly nutritious.

I can recall that my favourite home-made baked beans that my mother made were the ones she said were a failure since she'd forgotten to add either molasses or brown sugar to.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[CharlieH]

Try these ...

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/simple-and-awesome-homemade-saute-sauces/

http://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/g622/sweet-potato-recipes/

[FolkGuitar]

This one works very well with most root veggies. We use it often.

Cook the veggies, then mash them and add a tablespoon or two of the mixture.

Store the rest for use later.

Combine

1/4 cup sweet paprika,

3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper,

2 tablespoons onion powder,

2 tablespoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican),

2 tablespoons ground cumin,

1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder,

1 tablespoon garlic powder.

[BuaBS]

You want cheap and easy spices ? I use the little spice packets that come with noodles.

Gives some flavor to cooked vegetables .

[streetsweeper]

My thanks to all who offered suggestions - off to the markets to get some ingredients!

[rijit]

For simplicity try part boiling them then frying them either shallow or deep both work. Marrow /pumpkin works amazingly well as a separate stir fry and.u can add anything garlic or seeds got nicely gives an extra texture

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[dcnx]

I just add cinnamon and pepper to my sweet potatoes after boiling them. I eat the skin as well.

[dcnx]

This one works very well with most root veggies. We use it often.

Cook the veggies, then mash them and add a tablespoon or two of the mixture.

Store the rest for use later.

Combine

1/4 cup sweet paprika,

3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper,

2 tablespoons onion powder,

2 tablespoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican),

2 tablespoons ground cumin,

1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder,

1 tablespoon garlic powder.

Sounds good!

[Bantex]

Nutmeg works well with most root vegetables.

[junglechef]

If your using garlic try roasting it first as it will impart a sweeter flavor

[FolkGuitar]

If your using garlic try roasting it first as it will impart a sweeter flavor

Great idea! And for those of us too lazy or rushed to roast them ourselves, you can buy freshly roasted garlic, roasted, eggplant (for Babaganoush,) and roasted chili peppers at Tannin Market (Siri Wattana) off Chiang Puak Rd. Probably at other fresh markets too!

[junglechef]

I bought some amazing tasting Roasted Black Garlic at Rimping

Very delicious and has numerous (claimed) health benefits too

It was very pricey but was a wonderful ingredient for my garlic themed Valentines dinner

[Konini]

Don't forget zucchini and eggplant, both available at Mai Muang market (near Warrorat). If you have an oven, add some small red onions halved or quartered, depends o the size, and full cloves of garlic, given them a good splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, dried basil. oregano and thyme, get your hands dirty mixing them up and roast for about 30 minutes.

One of the nicest ways to have veggies.

[FolkGuitar]

Don't forget zucchini and eggplant, both available at Mai Muang market (near Warrorat). If you have an oven, add some small red onions halved or quartered, depends o the size, and full cloves of garlic, given them a good splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, dried basil. oregano and thyme, get your hands dirty mixing them up and roast for about 30 minutes.

One of the nicest ways to have veggies.

I do this but with a heavy dose of Balsamic Vinegar! Pumpkin works with this too!

[JaseTheBass]

Had a strange combo tonight; carrot, onion and pineapple. Fried with cumin, coriander powder, fresh red chilli, s'n'p and a bit of stock to finish. Considering it was the wife's invention it tasted quite good.

We also hate sugar and make our own sugar free baked beans.