Roasted Batatas With Lime-Cumin Butter

A batata is what most of the world knows as a sweet potato.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  medium sweet potatoes (batatas, about 2 lb total)
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and cooled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Wrap whole potatoes in 1 layer of foil.
2. Place in middle of a preheated 400°F oven.
3. Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. While batatas are roasting, stir together butter, lime juice, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a fork until combined well.
5. Unwrap batatas carefully.
6. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
7. Season batatas with salt and pepper and serve with lime-cumin butter.