Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Herbs
Quick and easy recipe for herb-roasted sweet potatoes.
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler
- Large knife
- Cutting board
- Baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Large mixing spoon
- Mortar and pestle set
Ingredients
- 4 whole sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or whole peppercorns add more or less to taste
- 1 tsp salt add more or less to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel the sweet potatoes, and cut into slices approximately 2-3 inches long by 3/4 inch wide.
- Place the potato slices in a large mixing bowl and coat with the olive oil.
- Add the rosemary, thyme, oregano and peppercorns to a mortar and crush with the pestle.
- Sprinkle the herbs and salt over the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Place the potatoes on a large baking sheet.
- Place the sheet in the oven, and bake for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Place the roasted sweet potatoes on a serving dish and serve family-style at your next Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Dinner or other holiday celebration
Notes
For an extra special burst of flavor, toss the roasted sweet potatoes with a bit of grated parmesan cheese before serving. Nom-nom-nom!
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