1dark-orange sweet potatopeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (21⁄2 cups)
1small onioncut into 8 wedges, separated
2tablespoonsolive oil
1clovegarlicfinely chopped
1tablespoonchopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Assorted whole-grain crackers or vegetable chips
Instructies
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
Place carrots, sweet potato and onion in pan; drizzle with oil.
Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; stir to coat.
Bake uncovered about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
In food processor, place vegetable mixture.
Cover; process until blended.
Spoon into serving bowl.
Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate until serving.
Serve with crackers.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Carrots and red garnet sweet potatoes—or any of the deep-orange variety—help give this dip its intense color, flavor and nutrition. You can use any kind of sweet potato that you like.