We loved the broccolini! We normally eat regular broccoli florets but this was a really good change. I added the crushed red pepper and it was just right amount! This one is a keeper for our veggie options!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini
Mix up your vegetable side dish rotation with this savory combo of Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup sweet potatoes and about 2 broccolini spears)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 138
- Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound thinly sliced peeled sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 ounces trimmed Broccolini or broccoli spears
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°. Combine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sweet potatoes in a large bowl, tossing to coat sweet potatoes evenly. Place sweet potatoes on a jelly-roll pan, and bake at 425° for 16 minutes. Combine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and Broccolini in a bowl, tossing to coat Broccolini evenly. Remove sweet potatoes from oven, and stir. Arrange Broccolini on baking sheet with sweet potatoes; bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until Broccolini is crisp-tender and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Roast
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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