Sweet Potato – Potato Skins

Sweet Potato Skins
makes 4 skins

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 T butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 t olive oil
• 1 t za’atar
• 1  t red pepper flakes
• a few pinches of salt

Instruction

1. Preheat oven 400F. Scrub potatoes to remove dirt, and pierce each 4-5 times with a fork. Place directly on oven rack and bake 60-70 minutes, until cooked through. Remove potatoes from oven and place on a cutting board.
2. In a small saut? pan, heat butter over medium-low heat . Add garlic and onions. Cook 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
3. Cut each sweet potato in half, lengthwise. Scoop out a bit of flesh (saving for another use), leaving a 1/2″ border all around. Place the four halves, cut side up on a baking sheet. Spoon the garlic and onions over the top, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with za’atar, red pepper flakes and salt. Broil 2-4 minutes, until edges of skins begin to brown.