American · FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN
Cumin, coriander and a little yogurt coat these orange wedges. They make a soft-centered side for chicken, beans or a burger.
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into evenly sized wedges.
Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and spices. Toss with the wedges until lightly coated.
Oil a rimmed baking sheet and spread the wedges in one layer with space between them.
Roast for 30–40 minutes, turning once, until the centers are tender and the edges color. Finish with salt and cilantro.
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A two-serving adaptation of archive recipe 703. Obsolete commercial diet points and weight-loss language have been removed.
Edited for PotusPlate, October 2026. This home adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested. The archive photograph illustrates the earlier version.
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