Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Pears
Side
Ingredients
2 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pears such as Bosc or d'Anjou, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
Description
Warm fall spices and slightly sweet sherry vinegar coat this delicious mixture of cubed sweet potatoes and pears. The flavors of this healthy side dish will complement any holiday roast.
Dairy Free [1]
Gluten Free [2]
Low Sodium [3]
Vegan [4]
Vegetarian [5]
Fat Free [6]
High Fiber [7]
Wheat Free [8]
Directions
Method: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet or large roasting pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
Transfer potatoes to baking sheet with a slotted spoon.
Set aside bowl with remaining vinegar spice mixture for use with pears.
Bake about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place pears in reserved bowl with vinegar spice mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Add pears to baking sheet with potatoes and continue to bake until pears are golden and potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition
Per Serving:140 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 2g protein