Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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5
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes are seasoned with a blend of warm spices including cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and a touch of cinnamon. These bite-sized chunks are coated in olive oil and spices, then oven-roasted until fork-tender with lightly browned edges. The fresh cilantro and lime wedges added right before serving provide brightness and a contrast to the smoky, earthy flavors.
Description
The Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a well-spiced side dish featuring 2-inch sweet potato chunks tossed in a mixture of olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cinnamon. Roasting at high heat develops a caramelized exterior and tender interior. The seasoning blend creates a smoky, mildly spicy profile balanced by the naturally sweet potatoes.
Fresh cilantro sprinkled over the roasted potatoes adds a herbaceous note, while lime wedges served alongside add acidity and freshness that complement the spices. This makes the dish suitable as a flavorful accompaniment to a variety of meals or as a snack on its own.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 pounds sweet potato scrubbed, patted dry, and cut into 2-inch chunks, small
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh leaves
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Place sweet potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in olive oil mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Place into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until fork tender, stirring halfway. Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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