Description
Rosemary sweet potatoes bring Mediterranean warmth to classic comfort food, elevating simple ingredients with herbal elegance. Crisp edges, tender centers, and aromatic rosemary invite you to savor each delicious bite of this rustic side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Oils and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse sweet potatoes under cool running water, then meticulously peel and slice them into uniform thin rounds. Finely mince the shallot and delicately chop fresh rosemary needles.
- Transfer sweet potato slices into a spacious mixing vessel, drizzling with luxurious olive oil and velvety melted butter. Incorporate minced shallot and fragrant rosemary, seasoning generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Gently tumble the seasoned sweet potato rounds until each slice is lavishly coated with aromatic herbs and glistening oil mixture.
- Strategically arrange potato slices in a ceramic baking dish, ensuring minimal overlap and maximum surface exposure. Cascade any remaining herbed oil evenly across the arrangement.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, then slide into a preheated 400°F oven. Roast under cover for 30 minutes, allowing potatoes to steam and soften.
- Carefully remove foil, revealing the partially cooked potatoes. Return to oven, allowing edges to caramelize and crisp to golden perfection for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Extract from oven and permit potatoes to rest momentarily, allowing residual heat to complete cooking and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh rosemary for a more vibrant and aromatic flavor profile that elevates the entire recipe.
- Prevent sticking by using a non-stick baking dish or lightly greasing the pan with cooking spray before arranging potato slices.
- Adjust cooking time based on potato thickness; thinner slices will crisp faster, while thicker cuts may require slightly longer baking to become tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg