Easiest Way to Make Nutrient Dense Muffins

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions

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Recipe Summary Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions

This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Ingredients | Nutrient Dense Muffins

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks

2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup amaretto liqueur

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds