Sunday, March 15, 2009

Sweet Potato Wedges with Asian Dipping Sauce

Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch thick wedges.
In a large bowl toss with 1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.

Place in a 500 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.

While sweet potatoes are baking make the dipping sauce.

In a small bowl combine
2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil

Set aside.

When the sweet potatoes come out of the oven, sprinkle them immediately with 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds.

Transfer to a serving dish and serve with dipping sauc