Roasted Spicy Asian Sweet Potatoes

Diane Phillips

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 6  large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1  cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2⁄3 cup  firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add potatoes to the prepared dish.
3. In a bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients until well blended; pour the butter mixture over the potatoes and turn to coat evenly.
4. *At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days, bring to room temperature before continuing.
5. Preheat oven to 375°; bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 45-55 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and serve hot or at room temperature.