Gomos de batata-doce com manteiga de maple

Ingredientes

• 4 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut lengthwise into wedges)
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (leaves only)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet covered with aluminum foil and season well with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt butter in small pan. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon and chili powder and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Stir in thyme leaves.

3. 3

   Remove sweet potatoes from oven and coat with maple syrup mixture. Return to oven for 10 minutes or until sweet potato wedges are tender. Raise the oven temperature to 475°F and roast additional 3-5 minutes or until wedges begin to brown. Serve immediately.