Did you think I'd forgotten about the sweet potatoes? I almost did. Sweet potatoes are so scrumptious and sweet and full of flavor, I just cannot understand why some people gunk them up with marshmallows and other junk. Save the marshmallows for s'mores and let the sweet potatoes shine. All you need is a little oil, a little butter, a little cinnamon and some ginger. Here goes:
About 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks.
Thumb sized piece of ginger, peeled and very finely minced(or 1 t ground ginger, if you must)
1 t cinnamon
zest of 1/2 orange (optional)
salt to taste (about 1/2 t)
3 T olive oil
about 1/4 c water
2 T butter (optional)
Put the sweet potatoes in a bowl or a ziploc bag and toss with the seasoning and oil. When well coated, put into an oiled 9 X 13 baking dish. Add the water and cover with foil. Cook in a 375 degree oven for about an hour. After an hour, uncover, check for doneness. They should be "forkable". Raise the heat to 400. Dot with butter, and put back in the oven, uncovered to brown the top for 15 minutes.
These are also fabulous as leftovers for breakfast, reheated and topped with a touch of cream or yogurt.
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