Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Macadamia Nuts

• macadamia nuts↗1⁄2 cup

  toasted, cooled and coarsely chopped

• medium sweet potatoes↗4

  peeled and sliced into wedges

• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄4 cup

  divided

• sea salt↗

  to taste

• ground pepper↗

  to taste

• balsamic vinegar (fig or pomegranate)1⁄2 tablespoon
• maple syrup↗2 teaspoons
• Dijon mustard↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.

3. 3

   Remove from oven, cool and chop coarsely.

4. 4

   Increase oven temperature to 400°F.

5. 5

   Oil a baking dish. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into wedges and toss them in a tablespoon of olive oil.

6. 6

   Place potatoes in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

7. 7

   When potatoes are done, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving platter.

9. 9

   Whisk together the remaining oil with the vinegar, maple syrup and mustard.

10. 10

    Drizzle over the sweet potatoes and garnish with toasted macadamia nuts.