Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Method

  • Toss together sweet potato and olive oil; arrange potato in an aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Combine coconut and next 5 ingredients. Spread mixture onto a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle potato with coconut mixture.