Earth Goddess Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

We're sweet on these root veggies!
fresh herbs - full leaves and chopped in a bowl
© Can Stock Photo / Dusan

At any time of year, don’t forget about those winter veggies that are always at the readylike beets, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, onions, sweet potatoes, and squash. Including lots of vitamin and mineral superheroes, like sweet potatoes, is a delicious way to up your family’s nutritional intake without a lot of fuss!

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes

  • 1Tbsp grapeseed oil 

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Earth Goddess dressing

  • ⅓ c olive oil 

  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 

  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped 

  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn

  • ½ tsp sea salt 

  • Pepper to taste 

Instructions

  1. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, toss with grapeseed oil, salt and pepper, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  2. Roast in a 400°F oven for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through. Potatoes should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

  3. In a blender combine olive oil, garlic, vinegar and fresh herbs and blend for 30 seconds, until well-incorporated. Serve the dressing alongside the sweet potatoes as a dipping sauce.