Author Notes: Ahh sweet potato! Whether prepared for savory or sweet consumption, you never fail me! The combination of fresh herbs, lemon, and seasoning is a nice complement to the sweetness and gentle texture of the potato. As an addition, garnish with toasted slivered almonds or pecans. —Mariya
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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4
sweet potatoes
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1/2
cup olive oil
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1/4
cup fresh sage
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1/4
cup fresh thyme
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3
lemons zested
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3
oranges zested
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1/2
cup fresh basil
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salt
to taste
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pepper
to taste
Directions
- Cut sweet potatoes into small dice.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, sage, thyme, lemon and orange zest; season.
- Spread mixture out on a baking dish and bake at 375-400F until potatoes are tender and just beginning to brown.
- Turn off the oven and toss basil into the dish. Leave dish in the oven for a few minutes, until basil becomes crisp. Enjoy!