Roasting sweet potatoes in the oven or on the grill brings out the natural sugars adding rich flavor. In this recipe they are tossed in warmed vegetable oil and baked, giving them an oven fried taste and texture. Once tender, the potatoes are tossed with a mix of brown sugar, cinnamon, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper and returned to the oven to finish baking.
Sweet potatoes have a mild flavor of their own, and absorb other flavors very well. They are very nutritious; as they are packed with vitamins and nutrients. They are also very versatile and can be cooked using a dozen cooking methods. While white, purple and red varieties are available, most are orange in color. Whatever variety you choose to roast, select potatoes that are free of blemishes or soft spots. Standard orange colored varieties should have a deep orange color, an even coloration over the entire surface, and show no signs of decay. They should be very firm when squeezed. Do not store them in the refrigerator, instead find them a cool, dark location; and for best results use within a week or two of purchase.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Vegetable or Olive Oil
2 pounds Sweet Potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1 pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Pour the vegetable or olive oil into bottom of 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Heat the oil in the oven about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the sweet potatoes. Toss in the vegetable oil to coat evenly.
4. Bake the sweet potatoes about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes of baking time.
5. Combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper in a small bowl.
6. After the initial baking time of 20 minutes or so, sprinkle the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar mixture.
7. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.
8. Stir the potatoes as necessary during the final baking time to insure they cook evenly. They should be brown and begin crisping.
9. Remove the baking dish from oven.
10. Remove the potatoes to paper towels to drain.
11. Transfer to serving dish.
12. Sprinkle with fresh lime juice. Serve warm.
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