ROASTED BALSAMIC SWEET POTATOES

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By the end of summer, I'm done with the usual potato salad. This warm, spicy side kicks off cozy season. -Karen Vande Slunt, Watertown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef stock
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
6 green onions, chopped
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place sweet potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. pan; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn to coat. Bake until tender, 30-35 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp; drain. Discard all but 4 teaspoons drippings., Cook celery and onion in drippings over medium heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Add beef stock and balsamic vinegar; simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 5-8 minutes. Add paprika and, if desired, cumin; cook 1 minute longer., Pour balsamic mixture over sweet potatoes; add bacon. Toss to coat. Top with green onions and, if desired, minced fresh parsley; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Nikki RUtherford
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. The potatoes are always roasted to perfection and the glaze is delicious.


Javaid Zulfiqar
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The potatoes were a little too soft for my liking.


Tasbea Babu
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I made these potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Super
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These potatoes were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Theresa Reading
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these. The balsamic glaze was the perfect touch.


Wajahat Amir
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I added some chopped bacon to the potatoes and it was delicious!


Caley Tyson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes came out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Rajindra Khadka
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These potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Israr MH
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The potatoes are always perfectly roasted and the glaze is amazing.


Sruli Sandman
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Easy to make and so tasty! The balsamic vinegar adds a nice tangy flavor.


Mathias Sullca Alvarado
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These potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! They were perfectly roasted and the balsamic glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.