Sweet Potato Scallops with Caramelized Onion

I found this recipe in an old Food & Wine anniversary cookbook. I love how these sweet potatoes come out looking like scallops. It's a nice change to how sweet potatoes are normally done.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients:

• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 2 T vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced thin

1. Cover the potatoes with water in a large saucepan and boil over high heat until just fork tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool, then peel and slice into 1" rounds.

2. Heat 1 T of the oil in a medium skillet. Add half of the potato slices and cook over medium high heat until well browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper. Cook the remaining potatoes with the remaining oil.

3. Add the onion to the skillet, cover, and cook over low heat until soft and browned, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Season and scatter over sweet potatoes and serve.