5 from 27 votes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes glazed with a maple syrup and butter mixture deliver tender, caramelized chunks with a subtly sweet and savory flavor. The addition of spices like paprika and garlic powder enhances their warmth, while a parsley garnish adds fresh color. This side dish pairs well with many meals and has a golden, appealing finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
280 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks, washed
- GLAZE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar tightly packed
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper as needed, freshly cracked
- GARNISH:
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine all the GLAZE ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Place sweet potato chunks in a large bowl and pour the glaze on top. Toss to combine.
- Transfer potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer.
- Roast at 400F for 20 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the cake over and bake for another 10-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
561mg
(23%)
Potassium
533mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
21825IU
(437%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 21825IU | 437% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.