Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Description
Roasted Sweet Potatoes features peeled sweet potato pieces tossed with olive oil and melted butter, then seasoned with salt and pepper. The high oven temperature creates a caramelized surface while keeping the inside soft. The baking sheet method ensures even roasting without overcrowding. Adding a honey and butter glaze just before serving introduces a subtle sweetness that enhances the potatoes without overpowering them.
The crisp and tender texture makes this dish suitable as a side for roasted meats or a warm addition to a vegetarian meal. The simple seasoning keeps the flavor clean and adaptable to different cuisines or herbs added later if desired.
A suggested variation is to sprinkle ground cinnamon for a warm spice note. The roasting method preserves the sweet potato's natural sugars, creating a balanced taste without extra sugar needed, especially if opting out of the honey glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other mild oil
- 2 tablespoons butter metled, may sub 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, freshly cracked
optional topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Toss chopped sweet potatoes with oil and butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes out evenly on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender and edges begin to blacken and crisp up.
- Serve immediately, or brush melted butter/honey mixture over sweet potatoes just before serving.
Notes
- Try adding a quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the seasoning for extra warmth and flavor.
- For a sweeter touch, brush the roasted sweet potatoes with melted butter mixed with honey right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 21784IU | 436% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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