ROASTED ALMONDS SWEET POTATOES

ROASTED ALMONDS SWEET POTATOES


4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick cubes

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3-cup fresh thyme leaves, plus 6 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
½ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
½ cup California Almonds


Preheat oven to 450^. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the sliced almonds and toss’

Arrange potato slices into a single layer on a heavyweight rimmed baking sheet or in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place on the top rack of the oven and roast until tender and slightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Stir together sweet potatoes and roasted almonds in a serving bowl and garnish with thyme sprigs, Serve warm.


Yield: 4 servings.