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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
4.9 from 60 votes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are sliced into coins and tossed with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt before baking until tender and caramelized. This technique brings out their natural sweetness and adds a spiced glaze, creating a soft yet slightly crisp exterior. The recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients to enhance the sweet potatoes’ flavor and texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potato about 1 pound, medium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup , honey or agave syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven at 425°F. for 15 minutes
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes clean. There's no need to peel, but do so if you prefer. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise then slice into ¼" coins. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. This step is easiest done with your hands.
  3. Place the potatoes on a sheet pan in an even layer and roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until bubbly, lightly browned, and tender. Flip the potatoes 8-9 minutes into cooking if you'd like. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • You may substitute maple syrup with other natural sweeteners such as honey, agave syrup, or molasses depending on preference.
  • If needed, thin the maple syrup with a teaspoon of hot water to create a smoother glaze for coating sweet potatoes evenly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 242mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 9222IU (184%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 242mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 9222IU 184%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.