Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
They’re a little too fancy for everyday eating so Thanksgiving is when we make this dish, which is simple enough, just a bit more time-consuming. I like to sub in home-made bread crumbs from a rustic market loaf for the panko. And almost every other ingredient is available at market. It’s a good thing!
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet; fold foil around sweet potatoes to form a packet. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
When cool enough to handle, halve sweet potatoes lengthwise. Scoop out all but 1/4-inch flesh from inside skins. Arrange 8 skins in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (discard remaining 2 skins). Place flesh in a food processor, along with 2 tablespoons butter and goat cheese; season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, 2 minutes. Add chives and pulse to combine; spoon into skins.
In a small bowl, stir together pecans, panko, and 2 tablespoons butter until combined; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle panko mixture over sweet potatoes. Bake until topping is golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.