Lemony Maple Sweet Potatoes

People December 20, 2010

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" X 2" chunks
1 Tb olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 Tb maple syrup
2 Tb lemon juice

Preheat to 375.

Toss sweet potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper in large glass baking dish.

Cook until almost tender, 25 - 30 minutes.

Whisk syrup and lemon juice ina small bowl.

Remove potatoes from oven and drizzle 1/2 maple-lemon mixture over potatos

Stir gently, return ot oven and bake additional 10 - 15 minutes - or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.

Remove from oven, drizzel with remaining maple-lemon mixture and serve.