This seems hardly fair, to create an entire recipe for just these little sweet potatoes. But these are such a tasty side dish to just about any meat and my kids love them (when she was a toddler, my youngest called them “yam circles”). They are a no-sugar version of the candied “yams” (which were really sweet potatoes and not technically yams) I used to make. As an option, you can cut the sweet potatoes into thick wedges for sweet potato fries instead!
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Sereves: 4
Ingredients:
- 3-4 medium sweet potatoes (sometimes mislabeled as yams), peeled and cut into ½” thick circles (or semi-circles, if big around) Optional: if using young tender sweet potatoes, just give them a wash and leave the skin on.
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 2 tsp nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Melt coconut oil on low power in microwave or in a small saucepot on the stove.
2. Place sweet potatoes in a big bowl. Toss with coconut oil and nutmeg until evenly coated.
3. Arrange yam slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with tin foil or a silicone liner.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from oven and turn each slice over.
5. Bake another 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Unknown says
My kids ask for seconds on this one. In the past they’ve only eaten sweet potato french fries out of a bag, but these I can make fresh. Great one for the family.
-Jennifer K.
Stephanie says
I thought potatoes were off the table for AIP? are sweet potatoes okay?
ThePaleoMom says
Regular potatoes are off because they are nightshades. Sweet potatoes are a completely different botanical family.
MaryAnn says
Oh, thank God! I love sweet potatoes and will be starting the AIP this weekend.
Stephanie says
awesome! thanks for the quick reply! I was able to happily enjoy some whipped sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving!
Laura says
These were delicious! We just enjoyed them for a late Thanksgiving dinner. Sweet potatoes and yams are not the same thing though and are not botanically related or interchangeable in recipes. What many Americans think of as yams are actually sweet potatoes. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/sweetpotato.html
Dan says
This works using ground coriander and a toaster oven–tastes good but my first try was not as pretty as the picture.
lydia902 says
Parchment paper is the perfect liner for roasted vegetables. It was like a gift from the gods when I discovered it.
Jennifer R says
what is AIP?
ThePaleoMom says
Autoimmune Protocol: https://www.thepaleomom.com/autoimmunity/the-autoimmune-protocol
Renee says
I made these last night and am so glad to have a quick side to include with dinner. I usually bake sweet potatoes whole. This is much better! Thanks for the recipe.
Angel Frye says
Are there any other oils which can be used as a substitute here for coconut? Allergies to salicylates.
Christina Feindel says
Any other cooking fat (lard, tallow, bacon grease, etc.) would be fine. — Christina, Sarah’s assistant
Penny says
How do you know you are allergic to salicylates? I have tested allergic to coconut and peanuts, I suspect pumpkin, strawberries, raspberries, not sure what else. I did not test allergic to almonds though, which is in the high range of salicylates.
Janice hopkins says
I also include slices of either pear or apple, arrange in an overlapping spiral on a foil lined pan, dribble coconut oil or olive oil on top, cook in a 400 oven – delicious!
Janet Robinson says
Hi, I love your recipes but I was a little disappointed that you use a microwave over to melt coconut oil. I have stopped anything to do with the microwave because it destroys nutrients and has still unknown influence on people and the environment. Anyway, I love your recipes.
Tamar England says
Sarah discusses the use of microwaves in The Paleo Approach. She does not believe they are harmful. This topic is also discussed in this episode of The Paleo Approach: https://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/10/tpv-episode-10-show-notes-beauty-products-and-other-potential-hazards.html — Tamar, Sarah’s assistant
Shelly Truax says
Are you using the coconut oil that has a coconut taste? Or the refine with no flavor? Thanks…
Tamar England says
In this recipe she is using extra virgin coconut oil, which does have a coconut flavor. — Tamar, Sarah’s assistant
Marcy says
Sometimes mine turn out mushy and wet and sometimes browned, we prefer them brown and crisped. Is parchment paper the trick? Thank you!
ThePaleoMom says
I actually think it has more to do with the water content of the sweet potatoes. I’ve been using more purple sweet potatoes lately because they seem to have less water and brown and crisp more nicely.
Lindsay says
Can these yummy morsels be made with winter squash?
ThePaleoMom says
Yes! Really good with kombocha!
Susan says
Will extra virgin olive oil work, which wouldn’t have to be melted, or would it not be as good? I’ve never heard of extra virgin coconut oil.
Tamar England says
Sarah has not prepared this recipe using olive oil, it will change the flavor. Coconut oil is sold at many grocery stores and also stores such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. You can also buy it online here: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm In this post, https://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/11/the-science-and-art-of-paleofying-part-3-leavening-and-fats.html Sarah discusses the different types of oils used in her recipes. — Tamar, Sarah’s assistant
Susan says
Thanks so much for the information and the links. I look forward to learning more about coconut oil, since I was able to find coconut oil and extra virgin coconut oil spray in my grocery store today. It’s not inexpensive, but I made the investment and look forward to trying it!
Stephanie says
Isn’t nutmeg a no no for AIP?
Tamar England says
You are correct. You can use mace instead. Sarah has both traditional Paleo and AIP recipes on her site. — Tamar, Sarah’s assistant
Stephanie says
Thanks! I just wasn’t sure since it was listed on one of the AIP friendly recipes. I knew that usually she suggests the substitutions necessary to make it AIP. We used cinnamon:)
Crystina says
Isn’t mace just the outer shell of the nutmeg nut?
Juliana says
Sweet potatoes and yams are NOT the same thing. Different taste, colors, and nutritional content.
caycee says
What’s the nutritional value for fats, carbs, sugars, salt. …
Christina Feindel says
You can generate your own estimate at cronometer.com or nutritiondata.self.com – Christina, Sarah’s assistant
Peggy Y says
Could you use the Blue Okinawan Sweet Potato?
Christina Feindel says
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not! – Christina, Sarah’s assistant
susan says
Is nutmeg AIP? I notice in another recipe you say to replace it with mace if on the AIP.
Sharon says
i use turmeric, gives the most amazing flavour!
Catt says
now that’s new – must try it with turmeric!
Cath says
I didn’t have nutmeg so I substituted pumpkin pie spice – so delicious!
Mark says
I’ve never seen coconut oil in the stores around here, is there a suitable substitute?
Victoria says
I had what I thought was a garnet sweet potato, however it turned out to be a yam. I prefer sweet potatoes, however I used the yam in two ways – half I cubed finely and made a hash with apple, onion and ground pork. The other half I wasn’t sure what to do with and so chopped it into thick fries, sprayed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, pepper, turmeric and garlic powder and baked in the oven.
They came out well enough, but I found them to be a little dry and starchy. My question is, are they AIP friendly? I didn’t think until I had cooked them and began to eat them.
Louise G says
Will make with cinnamon instead of nutmeg due to AIP right now. Think they would be good either way! Thank you for this recipe. I love my sweet potatoes no matter how they are made and this just adds another recipe to my war chest! 🙂
Joelle says
Loved that these were so easy and delicious. I did half a baking sheet of these and half a sheet of regular potatoes tossed with ghee and sea salt. Equally delicious for those who are able to eat night shades! You can believe I will share this with my daughter and daughter-in-law. So simple I can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself!
Kiersten Peterson says
Awesome!! I can’t eat white potatoes, but if I could I would do that too!