Roasting intensifies the natural sugars in sweet potatoes. These sweeter sweet potatoes come out of the oven soft in the center and crisp around the edges.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450°. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
Step 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. If the potatoes are large, cut them in half lengthwise and then into half-rounds. (You should have 7 or 8 cups.) In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, salt, and a dash of pepper.
Step 3
Spread the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 10 minutes. Stir, and return to the oven until they are tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Serving & menu ideas
Step 4
Delicious with Chipotle Scrambled Eggs (page 84) or Pine Nut–Crusted Fish (page 161). For a colorful meal with interesting contrasts, serve alongside Chipotle Tofu (page 65) and Corn & Pepper Salad (page 207).
