Spiced Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
These Spiced Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are sweet, salty and achingly tender. Perfect as a side dish and special enough to command attention in the center of the plate.
Ingredients
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon melted Coconut Oil (or you may use Canola or other neutral flavored oil instead)
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (preferably organic)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (Freshly grated is best, if you’ve got it)
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the potatoes.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut slices about 1/8 of an inch thick, 2/3 of the way through the potatoes.
- Rub potatoes with 1 tsp. of coconut oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, thoroughly mix all remaining ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- After 30 minutes remove potatoes from oven and pour the above mixture over them, being careful to incorporate the liquid between the slices.
- Return the potatoes to the oven and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes or until fork tender.
- Remove from oven, let cool and ENJOY!
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