Organic Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
How to make Island Roasted Sweet Potatoes...
Toss 4 cups of cubed sweet potato with one tablespoon of olive oil, half a teaspoon of ground Allspice, half a teaspoon of dried Thyme, a small pinch of salt, and a little Black Pepper. We like pulling all the ingredients in an old bread bag and having our kids shake it vigorously to make mixing and cleanup easy.
Spread the pieces across a baking sheet with waxed paper liner, or a heavy roasting pan (we love our cast iron pans for this recipe).
Roast in the oven or a closed barbeque at 220°C (430°F) for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until tender with browned, caramelized edges. The browned bits are the best part!
Garnish with a squeeze of lime and a scattering of sliced green onion.
Serve with rice and peas, leafy greens, grilled veggies or barbequed jerk chicken.
Excellent as a salad topper, along with rice and peas, or barbequed jerk chicken.
