SWEET POTATOES WITH CILANTRO

SWEET POTATOES WITH CILANTRO

• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 6 tablespoons EVOO
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees . In a small saucepan, bring the cranberries, 2 tbsp. EVOO, the lime juice, sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add the zest, cover and remove from heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, coriander, cumin and remaining 4 tbsp. EVOO. Season; toss to coat the potatoes. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
3. Pour the cranberry mixture over the potatoes; toss to coat. Continue roasting until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season; toss with the cilantro.