Recipes Designed for Janet Jackson

Janet's Jackson's Chef Consultant Andre Carthen (@ChefAndre) shares two healthy recipes, designed for Janet...

Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro 

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
1 medium sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Chipotle powder
Cooking spray
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro 

Directions:
Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400 F.

Toss sweet potatoes and onion with olive oil, salt and pepper, and just a dash of chipotle powder (go lightly, you can always add more later) in a large bowl to coat. 

Spray baking sheet generously with cooking spray. Spread sweet potatoes and onion in a single layer on baking sheet. 

Roast until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20-25 minutes.

Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro. 

Serves 8 

Baked Ziti (Kid-Friendly)

1 pound dry ziti pasta 
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped 
1 pound ground turkey
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper flakes
8 oz raw spinach
2 (26 oz) jars spaghetti sauce – low sodium
6 oz provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups light sour cream
6 oz mozzarrella cheese, shredded
2tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.

In a large skillet with olive oil, brown onion and ground turkey over medium heat. Season with cumin, garlic, and pepper flakes; add spinach, cook for 5 minutes, then add spaghetti sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes. 

Preheat the oven to 350 F. 

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer as follows: half of the ziti, provolone cheese, sour cream, half of the meat/sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and remaining meat/sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. 

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.

Serves 5-6

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