Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Name: Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons organic virgin coconut oil; 1 3/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

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Recipe by threeovens

Using virgin coconut oil in this recipe enhances the flavor of the sweet potatoes, while infusing a subtle perfume of coconut to them. Virgin coconut oil is found in most health food stores. Adapted from Melissa Clark, NY Times.

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READY IN: 1hr 10mins

SERVES: 2-4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons organic virgin coconut oil
1 ³⁄₄

lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2

teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
³⁄₄

teaspoon kosher salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄

teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil over low heat.
In a large bowl, toss together, the potatoes, coconut oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
In a large baking dish, spread the potatoes out evenly and roast, tossing occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about an hour.

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