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Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pomegranate Seeds
SERVINGS: 8
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 70 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup 100% maple syrup
- 3 TBSP. coconut oil
- ½ Tsp. salt
- 4 LBS red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into 2-inch chunks.
- ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- FRESH parsley for garnish, chopped.
DIRECTIONS
- PREHEAT OVEN TO 375°F.
- COMBINE SYRUP, OIL, and salt in a small bowl.
- ARRANGE SWEET POTATOES in a 3-quart oven-to-table baking dish. Pour maple syrup mixture over potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until tender.
- UNCOVER AND STIR to coat. Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
- REMOVE FROM OVEN. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and parsley evenly over top and serve.
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