Roasted Sweet Potatoes (4)
One of the ways we can care for the earth is by eating seasonally. The more we eat in season, the less fossil fuel it takes to get our food to us. So I thought throughout the different seasons, we could share recipes with one another to help encourage us all to eat more local/seasonal.
This one is very simple but one of my favorite fall / winter foods. Not only are sweet potatoes delicious but they also have a very high nutritional value.
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
serves 4-6
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, rinsed and cut into 3/4 inch rounds
2 T olive or vegetable oil
salt and pepper
Toss potatoes in large bowl with oil and S & P. Place on baking sheet and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Place in cold over in middle rack. Turn on oven to 425 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and return potatoes to oven for an extra 15-20 minutes.Then flip slices over and cook for 18 more minutes.
And there you have the perfect roasted sweet potato....
My kids LOVE them with ketchup but I think they are great plain.
Comments
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thanks for this very simple recipe. I often am intimidated by lengthy ones, so I will definitely try it!
Submitted Sep 30, 2008 12:20 PM
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I just found your site and am enjoying reading it! I used to make something similar when I had only 1 child, and they are wonderful! I haven't made these for a long time, but you've inspired me to pull out the cutting board and make them again.
Submitted Oct 16, 2008 6:14 AM
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Welcome to the blog Lori.
Submitted Oct 16, 2008 1:48 PM
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I make sweet potato "fries" that are very similar. Cut peeled sweet potatoes like fries and toss with olive oil and either cinnamon (yum) or cumin (also yum). Bake at 425 for 30ish minutes. Also works with plan potatoes. Or blue potatoes/purple, which are fun, too!
Submitted Oct 18, 2008 7:11 PM