Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions

This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
• 2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 0.25 cup amaretto liqueur
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.

Step 3

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds