Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
_ Serves 6
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 TBSP maple syrup
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted
1 TBSP lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste (optional)
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.Place cut up sweet potatoes in a 9x13 baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Cover and bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring the potatoes every 15 minutes until tender and caramelized. Serve.
* For a spiced version, try adding 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 TBSP maple syrup
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted
1 TBSP lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste (optional)
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.Place cut up sweet potatoes in a 9x13 baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Cover and bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring the potatoes every 15 minutes until tender and caramelized. Serve.
* For a spiced version, try adding 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.