Sweet Potato Rounds

By dena

This seems hardly fair, to create an entire recipe for just these little sweet potatoess.  But these are such a tasty side dish to just about any meat and my toddler LOVES them (she calls them “yam circles”).  They are a no sugar version of the candied “yams” I used to make.  As an option, you can cut the sweet potatoes into thick wedges for sweet potato fries instead!

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium sweet potatoes (sometimes mislabeled as yams), peeled and cut into 1/2” thick circles (or semi-circles, if big around) Optional: if using young tender sweet potatoes, just give them a wash and leave the skin on.
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
• 2 tsp nutmeg (or mace, cinnamon, or ginger if you prefer)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thepaleomom.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Melt coconut oil on low power in microwave or in a small saucepot on the stove.

2. Place sweet potatoes in a big bowl. Toss with coconut oil and nutmeg until evenly coated.

3. Arrange yam slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with tin foil, parchment paper, or a silicone liner.

4. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from oven and turn each slice over.

5. Bake another 15 minutes. Enjoy!