Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tracy K's Note:

A somewhat unusual treatment for sweet potatoes, this savory and spicy sweet potato dish goes well with just about any roasted or grilled meat. Don't be bound by the herbs listed in the ingredients, feel free to substitute if you're using other herbs in your main dish.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 -6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 -2 tablespoon thyme
• 1 medium onion, roughly diced
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Place diced potatoes and onions in large bowl, toss with olive oil to coat.
3. Add all other ingredients, toss to coat.
4. Pour into buttered casserole dish.
5. Roast in oven for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and edges are browned and caramelized.
6. Adjust spiciness/seasonings to taste.
7. Stir gently halfway through cooking time or as needed.

Reviews

[Chef #1350389]

Yes - so good and tender. I have never ate sweet potatoes as "sweet". I love using them as mashed potatoes, but after tonight a new adventure - loved the roasted as written. I also added a pinch of chipolte spice along with the rest. If you haven't tried the chipolte seasoning, it is highly recommended to any dish.

[texas*gal]

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet...we love these potatoes! I also like to sprinkle a little splenda brown sugar over the sweet potatoes... YUMMY! These are a favorite at our house.

[Chef #795511]

I love this dish. Sweet potatoes are such a great veggie and so many things you can do with them. A similar treatment of sweet patates is: peel them, cut in cubes (about 3/4 to 1"), mix in casserole with a mixture of about 1/4 tsp red curry paste (1/4 tsp per pound of potatoes, depending on your love of spicey things), about a tablespoon julienned fresh ginger, about a tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon veggie or olive oil, one or two gloves thinly sliced garlic and salt to taste. Add to about 1/4 - 1/2 cup water to the casserole. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for about 40 minutes or so. I live at 8,200 ft. so it takes a bit longer for me to cook anything. When finished, stir in about 1 - 2 tblspns extra-virgin coconut oil to finish.