Yield: 2 Servings
Skill level: Easy
Roasted sweet potatoes are a staple for easy, healthy meals, and this version adds a fresh, flavorful twist. Tender sweet potatoes are combined with juicy cherries and crunchy walnuts for a balance of natural sweetness, texture, and depth. Finished with fresh herbs, this simple side dish is both nourishing and versatile—perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or adding something vibrant to your table.
Roasted sweet potatoes with cherries and walnuts. A simple, healthy side dish packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pitted Dark Sweet cherries
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup whole walnuts
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Tender sweet potatoes paired with juicy cherries and crunchy walnuts. A fresh, balanced dish for any meal.
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Chop sweet potatoes into ¼ inch chunks and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Cut cherries in half, and coarsely chop walnuts.
- Add both to sweet potatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Chop parsley, adding half now and reserving half for garnish before serving.
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender when poked.
- Plate, garnish, and serve hot or cool!
Health Tip:
Eating one cup of cherries is less than 90 calories and counts for 12% of your daily fiber!
Created by Urban Farm Foods for Superfresh Growers®.
