Sweet Potatoes Italian Style

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds of sweet potatoes, sliced into once inch cubes (note if you can find organic sweet potatoes they will make a big difference in terms of flavor and texture, including the skin)
• 1 large onion, again cut in one inch slices
• 4-5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons of freshly ground fennel seed (use a mortar and pestle to grind the seeds)
• Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste