Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions

Name: Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks; 2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 cup amaretto liqueur; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Recipe by Jean Carper

25

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Tips

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290	Calories
9g	Fat
45g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 652mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.