Earth Goddess Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

we're sweet on these root veggies!
fresh herbs - full leaves and chopped in a bowl
© Can Stock Photo / Dusan

At any time of year, don’t forget about those winter veggies that are always at the readylike beets, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, onions, sweet potatoes, and squash. Including lots of vitamin and mineral superheroes, like sweet potatoes, is a delicious way to up your family’s nutritional intake without a lot of fuss!

    Ingredients
    3 sweet potatoes
    1 T grapeseed oil
      salt and pepper (to taste)
    1⁄3 c olive oil
    2 T apple cider vinegar
    2 clv garlic (chopped)
    1 T fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
    1 T fresh thyme (finely chopped)
    1 handful fresh basil leaves (torn)
    1⁄2 t sea salt
      pepper to taste
    Instructions
    1. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, toss with grapeseed oil, salt and pepper, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
    2. Roast in a 400°F oven for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through. Potatoes should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
    3. In a blender combine olive oil, garlic, vinegar and fresh herbs and blend for 30 seconds, until well-incorporated. Serve the dressing alongside the sweet potatoes as a dipping sauce. 
    Yield