Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Macadamia Nuts

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted, cooled and coarsely chopped
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into wedges
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• sea salt, to taste
• ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (fig or pomegranate)
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.

3. 3

   Remove from oven, cool and chop coarsely.

4. 4

   Increase oven temperature to 400°F.

5. 5

   Oil a baking dish. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into wedges and toss them in a tablespoon of olive oil.

6. 6

   Place potatoes in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

7. 7

   When potatoes are done, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving platter.

9. 9

   Whisk together the remaining oil with the vinegar, maple syrup and mustard.

10. 10

    Drizzle over the sweet potatoes and garnish with toasted macadamia nuts.