Rosemary Sweet Potatoes - VeryVera

Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 40m

Ingredients

  • 4 c sweet potatoes (about 8 medium potatoes)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. chopped rosemary (about 4 sprigs)
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives or green onions, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. Chop the potatoes into one-inch bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss the potatoes with your hands to coat thoroughly.
  4. Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper and rosemary. Toss again to distribute the spices over all the pieces.
  5. Spread the potatoes across the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring the potatoes and turning them over with a large spatula at last once halfway through.
  7. Potatoes are considered done when they are fork tender, golden brown, and slightly crisp on the edges.
  8. Sprinkle with chives before serving, if desired.

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