The weather outside is frightful! Yes, we're in the middle of our first major snowstorm of the season. There are about 12 inches of snow on the ground and it's still coming down. To add insult to injury the winds are supposed to pick up today and cause blizzard-like conditions. Question - how are blizzard-like conditions different than a blizzard? Another of life's mysteries.
Anyway, it's at times like these that I'm content to stay indoors and enjoy some comfort food. Here's one of my favorite, warm, side dishes.
Ingredients:
One yam or sweet potato
Olive oil
Celtic sea salt
Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees.
Take one sweet potato or yam (honestly, I don't know the difference) and cut it into wedges. The smaller the pieces, the faster they'll get done in the oven. Toss with a little olive oil or other heart-friendly oil just to coat, spread onto a baking sheet, and sprinkle with Celtic sea salt. This salt has a bit of a gray cast and is full of good minerals. Regular salt also works so don't despair if that's what you have on hand. Of course, you can easily double or triple this recipe to accommodate any number of diners.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through. These can bake while you put together the rest of your meal. I like them as a side dish with a big salad.
The sweet and salty tastes work beautifully together. A great way to serve this wonderful vegetable without the mini-marshmallows and giant pats of butter.
Enjoy!
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