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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
5 from 21 votes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are tender, golden chunks with a crispy exterior, accented by simple seasonings like salt and pepper and optionally enriched with cinnamon or chili powder. Chopped to uniform size and tossed in avocado or olive oil, they roast in a hot oven until fork-tender. The result is a versatile side dish that can be served warm and customized with spices for sweet or spicy notes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potato peeled and chopped into even chunks
  • 1 - 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • cinnamon chili powder, cayenne pepper, optional seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop sweet potatoes into medium-sized chunks. Not too small, but not too big either. Try to make them around the same size so that they are all done cooking at the same time.
  2. Place sweet potatoes, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Pour onto a baking sheet and cook for 30-45 minutes, until fork tender, tossing once half-way through. Remove from oven, taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve warm or store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Cut sweet potatoes into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking.
  • Spread pieces in a single layer to avoid steaming and achieve crispy edges.
  • Try adding cinnamon for a sweeter flavor or chili powder/cayenne for a spicy kick.
  • To make them extra crispy, increase the oven temperature to 450ºF for the last 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within one week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 of recipe Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 of recipe
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Sodium 441mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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