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Williams-Sonoma’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Serves 8

INGREDIENT­S

6 small orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, 4 pounds total

6 tablespoon­s olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1½ cups plain yogurt

2 tablespoon­s chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1tablespoo­n chopped fresh mint, plus small mint leaves for garnish

Calabrian chiles packed in olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oven to 425 degrees.

Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. Spread wedges on 1 or 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly, then spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet(s). Roast, turning every 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are evenly browned and tender, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, chopped herbs, 1teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Transfer the sweet potatoes to a warmed platter. Dot with the Calabrian chiles and garnish with the mint leaves. Serve immediatel­y with the yogurt sauce.

— From Williams-Sonoma’s “The Best of Thanksgivi­ng:

Recipes and Inspiratio­n for a Festive Holiday Meal” William-Sonoma’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes are served with a tasty herb yogurt to balance the sweetness.

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