Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe calls for peeling and dicing sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch pieces to ensure even cooking. They are tossed with olive oil and seasoned with garlic salt, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper for a smoky, savory flavor profile.
The potatoes are spread single-layered on a baking sheet to avoid steaming that occurs when pieces overlap. Roasting at 425°F for about 30 minutes creates a tender interior and crisp, caramelized edges, flipping them every 10 minutes for even browning.
These roasted sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish alongside meats or salads, or added to bowls and salads as a warm component. Their sweet, smoky taste and firm yet soft texture add depth to many meals.
Choosing smaller, firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin and cutting all pieces to the same size helps achieve consistent roasting. Peeling is optional based on textural preference. Appropriately spacing the potatoes on the pan is critical to avoid steaming and maintain crispiness.
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potato
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into ½’’ pieces. Place on half sheet pan. Pour olive oil over the potatoes and toss to cover the potatoes. Sprinkle seasonings on top of potatoes and toss until potatoes are seasoned.
- Spread potatoes out the potatoes so they are not overlapping. If they overlap you will steam them and not roast them.
- Place potatoes in an oven and bake for 30 minutes or until roasted to your desire. Flip potatoes ever 10 minutes during cooking.
Notes
- Select firm sweet potatoes with smooth, evenly colored skin; smaller ones tend to be sweeter and less starchy.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch pieces to ensure even roasting without burning.
- Peeling is optional; the skin may be retained for texture but can be removed based on preference.
- Use about 2 tablespoons of olive oil for four servings to coat potatoes without excess oiliness.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer with space between pieces to prevent steaming and achieve crisp edges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14918 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149.18kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.32g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 3% |
| Fat | 7.19g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.01g | 5% |
| Sodium | 635.86mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 351.38mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.34g | 13% |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 14324.87IU | 286% |
| Vitamin C | 2.34mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29.25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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