Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nuts

Did you Know?
Sweet potatoes are high in nutrients and fiber. They have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes. They help to prevent cancer, macular degeneration and heart diseases.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup - macadamia nuts
4 - medium sweet potatoes, peeled
1/4 cup - extra virgin olive oil, divided
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup - macadamia nuts
1/2 tablespoon - fig or pomegranate balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons - maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon - Dijon mustard

Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from oven, cool and chop. Increase oven temperature to 400°F.

Oil a baking dish. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into wedges and toss them in a tablespoon of olive oil. Place potatoes in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

When potatoes are done, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.

Whisk together the remaining oil with the vinegar, maple syrup and mustard. Drizzle over the sweet potatoes and garnish with toasted macadamia nuts.

Enjoy the recipe!