Roasted Sweet Potato with Lemon

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes 2 large (approx. 600g)
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Lemon 1, zest and juice
• Garlic 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh rosemary 1 sprig, leaves picked (or 1 tsp dried)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
• Fresh parsley small bunch, chopped (optional garnish)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into roughly 2-3cm chunks.
3. Place the sweet potato chunks in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, rosemary leaves, salt, and pepper.
4. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
5. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking tray.
6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and have slightly caramelised edges. Turn them halfway through the cooking time.
7. Once roasted, squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the sweet potatoes while they are still hot. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if using, before serving.