recipe 
yields
6 servings
2 pounds sweet potatoes, cubed
1½ tablespoons extra-virgin coconut oil*
2 teaspoons brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 pears
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons dried cranberries, rehydrated in hot water and drained
¼ cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
*Extra-virgin coconut oil has amazing health benefits and delicious flavor. You can substitute olive oil, but I highly recommend coconut—it’s available at many large grocery stores.
Ingredients
steps
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Drizzle oil over potatoes. Toss with sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on two large rimmed baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Roast 20 minutes or until undersides are lightly browned.
- While potatoes are baking, cut pears into 1-inch cubesand toss with lemon juice.
- Remove potatoes from oven and add pears, cranberries, and pecans. Toss gently and spread into a single layer. Return to oven and roast for an additional 15−20 minutes or until potatoes are soft and caramelized.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to serve.
Date Published: 11.01.13
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- from Gena Knox
