Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds With Garlic Oil And Fried Sage Recipes

Steps:

• Roast sweet potatoes:.
• Preheat oven 450°F with rack in upper third.
• Purée garlic with oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Toss sweet potatoes with garlic oil in a large bowl, then spread in 1 layer in a 15-by 10-inch shallow baking pan.
• Bake until golden in patches and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
• To fry sage leaves:.
• Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then fry sage leaves in 2 batches, stirring, until crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Serve sweet potatoes with sage leaves scattered on top.
• Cooks' notes:
• •Sweet potatoes can be cut and tossed with garlic oil 4 hours ahead and chilled in a sealable bag.
• •Sage leaves can be fried 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

Steps:

• Scrub the sweet potatoes, leave unpeeled, and cut into fries or rounds. (Trust me, rounds are much easier!).
• Combine olive oil and melted butter.
• Arrange the potato slices, not touching, in rows on a baking sheet.
• Lightly brush the potatoes with the oil mixture; being careful to not use too much or the fries get mushy.
• Roast at 450°F for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp, turning them once with a spatula.
• Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain, sprinkle them with the salt to taste, and serve them warm.
• Note: can be sprinkled with cinnamon sugar instead of salt.

Steps:

• In a small baking dish, combine the sweet potatoes and garlic. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.