Sweet Potato Timbales
Ingredients
- 4 cups pureed cooked sweet potatoes, about 2 potatoes
- 2 tablespoons coriander, fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon limes, or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- 8 egg whites
- 12 cup whipping cream
- sour cream, (optional)
- coriander sprig, (optional)
Directions
In a food processor, mix sweet potatoes with coriander, lime juice, salt and pepper.Blend in one egg white at a time.
Pour in cream and blend until well combined.
Divide mixture equally among 6 well buttered 1/2 cup ramekins or custard cups.
Place ramekins in baking pan, pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of dishes.
Cover with foil, using the tip of a knife make a few small vents.
Bake in 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until tester inserted in centre of a timbale comes out clean.
Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes, run knife around edge of each timbale and turn out onto warmed plates.
If desired, garnish each timbale with a dollop of sour cream and a spring of coriander.
Serve as a side dish or as part of a vegetarian meal.