Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

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.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.

Step 3

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Nutritional Information

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 289.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.8g 8%

Carbohydrates: 44.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 20g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 31593.1IU 632%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 16.6mg 28%

Folate: 42.5mcg 11%

Calcium: 76.7mg 8%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 47.9mg 17%

Potassium: 651.8mg 18%

Sodium: 14.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 81.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.