Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, thyme sprigs · 30 min cook time · 250kcal · ~₩7,000
Ingredients
500g sweet potatoes, 2큰술 olive oil, 1꼬집 salt, 1꼬집 black pepper, 3개 thyme sprigs, 1작은술 maple syrup
Instructions
1. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Do not peel them.
2. Cut the sweet potatoes into planks about a third to a half inch thick, cutting at a strong bias to maximize surface area for browning.
3. In a bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper until each piece is evenly coated on all sides. The oil helps distribute heat evenly and prevents moisture from escaping too rapidly during cooking.
4. Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C) with a sheet tray inside. Preheating the tray helps with better browning and prevents sticking.
5. Carefully lay the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the hot sheet tray. Arrange them as flat as possible, even if some pieces need to lean against others.
6. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme (or sage/rosemary if preferred) on top of the sweet potatoes to subtly perfume them as they cook.
7. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender and nicely browned.
8. Once roasted, transfer the sweet potatoes to a bowl. Drizzle with about a teaspoon of maple syrup (or honey/agave nectar) and toss to coat. This adds a touch of extra sweetness and flavor.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your simple roasted sweet potatoes.
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