Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes uses peeled sweet potatoes cubed and coated evenly with olive oil and seasonings. You can choose garlic powder for a savory touch or cinnamon for a sweeter profile, with salt and black pepper added for balance. Roasting on a baking sheet directly (not parchment) encourages crispiness on the edges while the interior becomes fork-tender over 35-40 minutes at 400°F. Stirring halfway through roasting promotes even cooking and browning.
The sweet potatoes develop color and caramelization on their surfaces, making for contrasting crisp and softness. The option to swap spices allows this dish to be versatile, either suited to main dishes or as a sweeter vegetable side. Adjusting the size or shape of cuts will influence cooking time to reach fork tenderness without drying out.
The recipe notes offer alternative baking times at lower temperatures and emphasize that direct contact on the baking sheet enhances crispness compared to parchment.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and toss with olive oil, garlic powder (or cinnamon), salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until fork tender, stirring after the first 20 minutes.
Notes
- Roasting directly on the baking sheet gives a better crisp than using parchment paper.
- Use garlic powder for savory or cinnamon for sweet variations; other warm spices can replace cinnamon as well.
- Adjust cutting size and baking times accordingly to ensure potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized.
- Alternative baking times include 50-60 minutes at 350°F or 40-50 minutes at 375°F for different textures.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32175IU | 644% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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