Cajun Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Source: The Healthy Hedonist: More Than 200 Delectable Flexitarian Recipes for Relaxed Daily Feasts, by Myra Kornfeld and Sheila Hamanaka

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, preferably Garnet or Jewel yams, cut into pieces
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 T maple syrup
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 t paprika (bourbon smoked if you have it)
• 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 t ground mustard
• 14 t cayenne pepper
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, oil maple syrup and garlic together.

Mix the spices and herbs together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes,  and toss to combine evenly.

Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-covered baking sheet, and roast, turning twice, until they are caramelized on the outside and very tender, about 45 minutes. Test with a fork to see that they are thoroughly cooked. Serve hot or at room temperature.