Building Blocks for Self Recipes

Preparation

1. Mashed sweet potatoes:

   Step 1

   Slice 2 large sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, leaving skins on. Cover with water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook, covered, over high heat until tender, 20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.

2. Onion and garlic mix:

   Step 2

   Finely dice 3 large onions and 5 cloves garlic. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 minutes.

3. Broccoli and red bell pepper mix:

   Step 3

   Finely dice 1 head broccoli and 3 large red bell peppers, seeded and cored. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables turn slightly brown, 3 minutes.

4. Lime shrimp:

   Step 4

   Combine in a bowl 1 pound large shrimp, shelled (tails removed), deveined and coarsely chopped; 1 cup chopped cilantro; and juice of 1 1/2 limes. Toss until shrimp are coated.