Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds medium sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Coarsely grind coriander, fennel, oregano, and red pepper flakes in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Stir together spices and salt.

Toss wedges with oil and spices in a large roasting pan and roast in middle of oven 20 minutes. Turn wedges over with a spatula and roast until tender and slightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy