Recipe: Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Thyme

OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH THYME

"This is one of the few dishes you can't prepare ahead. Luckily, it doesn't take long to make. Fresh thyme and the potatoes' natural sweetness produce crispy and delectable roast potatoes."

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch dice and transfer to a (15x10-inch) baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.

Place baking sheet on upper rack of and roast at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes. Turn potatoes and continue baking until potatoes are tender and edges are browned, 10 to 15 minutes longer.

Transfer to serving dish and garnish with thyme sprigs.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Cheryl Forberg, Spry Kitchen, November 2008