Simply Delicious: world-class sweet potatoes grown in Ontario

 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), unpeeled and scrubbed

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

4 tsp maple syrup

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

pinch of nutmeg

3 Tbsp chopped parsley

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray

2. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and then cut each half into 4 wedges. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Combine all the remaining ingredients except the parsley in a small bowl. Brush half the maple syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes.

4. Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes. Turn and brush with the remaining maple syrup mixture. Bake another 15 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with the parsley.

Sweet potatoes are a “super food” and much healthier than white potatoes.  A medium sweet potato contains more than your daily Vitamin A requirement, a third of your vitamin C and 15% of your daily fibre.  They contain antioxidants to fight cancer and are considered a low glycemic food which controls blood sugar levels.