Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Course
Appetizers
,
Sides
,
Snacks
Sensitivity
Dairy Free
,
Gluten Free
,
Grain Free
,
Nightshade Free
,
Nut Free
,
Refined Sugar Free
,
Soy Free
Special Diet
Paleo
,
Vegan
,
Vegetarian
Servings
2 to 4
servings
Servings
2 to 4
servings
Ingredients
1 1/2
tablespoons
virgin coconut oil
1 3/4
pounds
sweet potatoes
, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2
teaspoons
light brown sugar
,packed
3/4
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
, ground
1/4
teaspoon
nutmeg
, grated
Instructions
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
In a large bowl, toss together potatoes, coconut oil, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02apperex.html
, retrieved May 2011.