SWEET POTATO WITH ROASTED HAZELNUTS

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A great make-ahead side dish for Christmas dinner. Served at room temp, with a sweet mustard and maple syrup dressing. As yet untested, from Super Food Ideas Christmas Special, Dec 2006. NB Australian measurements: 1 cup = 250ml

Provided by westivan

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup hazelnuts
1 1/2 kg orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm (1 inch)
olive oil flavored cooking spray
125 ml olive oil
40 ml red wine vinegar
20 ml Dijon mustard
40 ml maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C (430F). Spread hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes or until skins crack. Wrap nuts in a clean teatowel and rub to remove skins. Chop and set aside.
  • Line a large roasting pan with non-stick baking paper. Arrange sweet potato in a single layer, spray with oil and turn to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast sweet potato, turning once, until golden and tender (15-20 minutes). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Dressing: place oil, vinegar, mustard and maple syrup in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid and shake well to combine.
  • Place sweet potato and hazelnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 88.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 3.7

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