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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Perfectly Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes for Easy Comfort Food

Discover the delight of Roasted Sweet Potatoes—crispy, tender, and budget-friendly side dish that elevates any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes Cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Customize to your taste
For Optional Richness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Standard or vegan, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs Optional - rosemary or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or Cayenne To taste, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Scrub sweet potatoes under cold water, then cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  4. Melt butter and infuse with herbs if using, then pour over the seasoned sweet potatoes.
  5. Spread sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer, roast for 25-35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Let the sweet potatoes sit for 1-2 minutes after roasting, then drizzle with reserved herbed butter before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 630mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly and avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet.

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