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Molasses-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Molasses-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Created by Rori Trovato
These sweet and savory sweet potatoes will have your guests asking for an encore come the December holidays.

Servings: Serves 8–10
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 4 to 5 medium sweet potatoes , peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, nutmeg and molasses. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine potatoes and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place in one layer on a large-rimmed baking sheet and roast 15 minutes.

Turn potatoes over, brush with half of orange juice mixture and roast 5 to 10 more minutes, until fork-tender. Return potatoes to large bowl and toss with remaining orange juice mixture. Transfer to a dish and serve warm.
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