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Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
Date Mole
Lime Pickle
Benne (Sesame Seeds)
Method
Preparing Sweet Potatoes
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Making Date Mole
Blend the Mole
In a blender, combine the pitted dates, cocoa powder, water, cinnamon, and chili powder. Blend until smooth and adjust the consistency with more water if necessary.
Preparing Lime Pickle
Make the Lime Pickle
Cut the limes into quarters and mix them with salt, turmeric powder, and chili flakes. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Toasting Benne Seeds
Assembly
Combine and Serve
On a plate, arrange the roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle with date mole, add a spoonful of lime pickle, and sprinkle toasted benne seeds on top. Enjoy!