Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
• 2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions , cut in 1-inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cups amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 0.25 cups sliced almonds , toasted

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. 2

   Toss sweet potatoes, onions, olive oil, amaretto, thyme, salt and pepper in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.

3. 3

   Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.