Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan, Garlic & Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes )
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 – 4 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan
• Melted butter or more olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small mixing bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic, and thyme. Place potatoes in a mound on baking sheet, pour mixture over potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to evenly coat. Spread into an even layer.
3. Roast in preheated oven until tender, tossing once halfway through, about 30 minutes total (you can broil during last 1 – 2 minutes near broiler for more golden brown potatoes).
4. Remove from oven, drizzle and toss with more olive oil, then immediately sprinkle with parmesan (if you'd like to fully melt the parmesan just return to broiler for about 1 minute). Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.