Roasted Sweet Potatoes

 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

1 sweet potato, scrubbed with ends cut off, sliced into 3/4 inch thick rounds
Extra virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt
Pepper

Line baking sheet with silpat. Spray sweet potato rounds with olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet, then cover with tinfoil. Place pan in a cold oven. 

Turn oven on to 425 F and cook for 30 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and discard foil. Return potatoes to the oven and cook for 7-8 additional minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and flip sweet potatoes. Continue roasting until bottom edges are golden brown, approximately 4-5 additional minutes. Let potatoes cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. 

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This is my favorite recipe for sweet potatoes. They are super creamy on the inside with a nice caramelized exterior. Recipes modified from Cooks Illustrated Vegetables cookbook.