Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy of smitten kitchen

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 pounds medium sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used olive oil)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Coarsely grind coriander, fennel, oregano, and red pepper flakes in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Stir together spices and salt.
3. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1-inch wedges.
4. Toss wedges with oil and spices in a large roasting pan and roast in middle of oven 20 minutes.
5. Turn wedges over with a spatula and roast until tender and slightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.