Roasted Sweet Potatoes

For side dish, June and Helmut prepared some Roasted Sweet Potatoes at the South Arm Cooking Club for Seniors.

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I simply love Roasted Sweet Potatoes. They are sweet and earthy. I like to make this healthier alternative to snack foods when hosting parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or cumin, optional

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Source: Charlene Dy

Prep time: 10 minutes;  Bake time: 45 minutes;  Serves 4

Instructions

Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-3-300x200Preheat oven to 400F.

Combine seasonings in a small bowl.

Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-2-300x200Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.
Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-4-300x200Toss potatoes with oil and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until potatoes are evenly coated with seasonings.
Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-5-300x200Spread potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in a 400F preheated oven. Turn the sweet potatoes over halfway through to promote even cooking and browning.When done, they should be tender with the edges just turning golden brown.

June and Helmut, thank you for making this sweet side dish.

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