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Roasted Almonds Sweet Potatoes

By: Almond Board of California 
"Sweet potato chunks are roasted with fresh thyme and combined with sliced California Almonds to make a hearty side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh thyme leaves, plus
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced California Almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the sliced almonds and toss.
  2. Arrange potato slices into a single layer on a heavyweight rimmed baking sheet or in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place on the top rack of the oven and roast until tender and slightly browned, about 40 minutes.
  3. Stir together sweet potatoes and roasted almonds in a serving bowl and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 367 | Total Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by jenjen41683   view full review
A good recipe over all. Maybe it's my oven, but 40 minutes is ENTIRELY too long. They burn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by lbfreeman   view full review
Easy, quick side dish. I didn't have almonds so used pine nuts instead. Threw them on top of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by Wicksy   view full review
Really good. You don't need to go with the bother of peeling the potatoes tho, just wash...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by SaladDay   view full review
Delicious - the addition of thyme and garlic makes these potatoes a nice alternative to more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by TroyzWife   view full review
I had heard that Sweet Potatoes are so much better for you than plain potatoes. I wanted to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by LorenHM   view full review
Not bad - I used a tablespoon of dried thyme instead of fresh.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by jeannie   view full review
my grandson helped me make this. wonderful favor. did exact recipe. after tasting, we drizzled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by rhea   view full review
good, I would recommend cutting the recipe in half, as I used three large sweet potatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by PCooper   view full review
Quick and easy side dish. Roasting brings out the sweet flavor with the additional of garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by pritty1npink   view full review
Definitely needs salt. Bland flavor overall. 40 minutes is plenty of cook time. I took mine...

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