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Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes

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Roasted Spiced Sweet PotatoesRomulo Yanes

These supremely easy, wonderfully spicy potatoes are delicious with Panfried Pork Chops with Pomegranate and Fennel Salsa.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 lb medium sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    Coarsely grind coriander, fennel, oregano, and red pepper flakes in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Stir together spices and salt.

    Step 3

    Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1-inch wedges.

    Step 4

    Toss wedges with oil and spices in a large roasting pan and roast in middle of oven 20 minutes. Turn wedges over with a spatula and roast until tender and slightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.

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