Description
Deliciously roasted sweet potatoes with caramelized edges and a tender center, perfect as a side dish or for grain bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 to 2 pounds), peeled or scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin or chili powder
- Optional finishing: fresh parsley, chopped scallions, lemon juice, maple syrup, or tahini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes, about 3/4-inch to 1-inch.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, switch on the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning. You can also use cornstarch for a lighter crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg