Best Roasted Sweet Potato Pear And Onion Recipes

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ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & ONIONS



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This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Provided by Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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This is a unique side dish. I got the idea from another similar recipe by Martha Stewart. I adapted it to my taste and found something everyone who tries it raves over.

Provided by Chef FancyNancy

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium sized sweet potatoes
2 medium sized pears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tony chacheres creole seasoning
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash, dry and cut the sweet potatoes and pears into bite sized chunks. Toss with olive oil. Add seasoning, cinnamon and toss again. Pour onto jelly roll pan lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown and done in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 13.6, Protein 2.4

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