Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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.
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Serves:
- Units:
3
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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
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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"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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Biggest problem is when I make these a can't stop eating them. I add minced garlic a heaping tablespoon, cause I love garlic, sliced Spanish onion, and a good teaspoon of cinnamon. I skipped the sugar, I find it is sweet enough without sugar.I forgot the nutmeg, but will try it next time. I used a blend of olive oil and coconut oil. 1-2 ratio. It baked in 40 min, took it out of oven and added chopped fresh parsley. its in a bowl on the stove top, probably wont be any left before dinner even starts.Reply
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What a terrific recipe threeovens. We really enjoyed these tasty sweet potatoes. I loved the flavor created by the coconut oil and nutmeg. They were slightly sweet, with a lovely caramelized crust, nothing was overpowering and you could taste all the ingredients. Quick and easy to make, they have gone into my keeper box. Thanks for sharing your recipe.Reply
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