Oven Baked Sweet Potato Medallions

Featuring: Sweet potatoes (or yams) are high in beta-carotene and are great for your vision.

Makes 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into ¼ inch thick slices/medallions
  • 3 tbsp canola or avocado oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Method

  1. Position rack in upper third of oven and then preheat oven to 425°F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray or use parchment paper or a reusable baking sheet liner.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
  3. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet; be sure not to overcrowd.
  4. Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cooking time is 25 to 30 minutes.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Medallions

Beta-carotene (Vitamin A)