Ingredients

serves 4

　　3 sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed

　　2 to 3 garlic cloves (unpeeled)

　　4 teaspoons olive oil

　　1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

　　1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

　　Coarse salt

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut sweet potatoes in half crosswise, and then into 1-inch-wide wedges. Crush garlic cloves in their skin.

　　

Step 2

On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes, garlic, olive oil, thyme, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt. Spread in a single layer, roast until potatoes are fork-tender, turning halfway through, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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