Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 287.5
  • Total Fat: 7.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 599.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 53.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 3.6 g

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Introduction

This recipe was in the NYT on 3.1.2011. It is delicious. This recipe was in the NYT on 3.1.2011. It is delicious.
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    1.5 T virgin coconut oil
    2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.2 inch chunks
    .75 t kosher salt
    .25 t ground black pepper
    .25 t. grated nutmeg

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. In a large bowl, toss together potatoes, coconut oil, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until soft and carmelized, about 1 hour.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIMISCHENK.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    I roast vegetables before using them in soup but generally use olive oil. I saw this recipe and decided to use it as a base for my roasted soup vegetables this weekend. I added celery, onion, and mushrooms to the basic recipe and they're roasting now. Smells great! - 1/31/15