Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
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4.1
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Description
The recipe involves preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and coating peeled sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Baking on a parchment-lined sheet for 25 to 30 minutes with a turn midway produces evenly cooked cubes with a tender center and some crispness outside. The roasting process intensifies the natural sugars in sweet potatoes, resulting in a mildly sweet and savory side.
This dish complements a variety of main courses and can be garnished with herbs such as parsley or cilantro for freshness. The simple seasoning allows the sweet potato’s flavor to stand out without overpowering it.
Sweet potatoes can be prepared a day ahead by cutting and tossing with oil, refrigerated until roasting. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. For longer storage, they freeze up to 4 to 6 months. Reheating options include microwave for convenience (though crispness will soften), oven baking, or skillet warming to restore texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ lbs. sweet potato peeled, cut into ½-¾ inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
- parsley optional, or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine sweet potato cubes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a gallon-sized ziploc bag. Toss to combine.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread sweet potato cubes out in a single layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve sweet potato cubes with additional salt and pepper, parsley or cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut and toss sweet potatoes with oil a day ahead, then refrigerate until ready to roast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze roasted sweet potato cubes in a freezer-safe bag or container for 4-6 months.
- Reheat in microwave for convenience, or use oven or skillet to restore crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 18770IU | 375% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.1
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