Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
Description
This recipe roasts peeled, diced sweet potatoes and sliced carrots coated with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, ground ginger, and optionally brown sugar. Cooking in an air fryer at 400°F produces lightly browned, tender vegetables with a hint of sweetness and warm spice. The addition of butter after cooking adds richness.
The cinnamon and ground ginger create a subtle warmth that complements the natural sweetness of the root vegetables. The roasting method enhances caramelization on edges without losing the tender texture within. The vegetables remain moist inside while crisping outside.
The dish serves well as a side to various mains or as part of a roasted vegetable mix. Optional brown sugar adjusts sweetness to preference. Fresh herbs like thyme or dill can be added for alternative savory flavors.
If an oven is used instead of an air fryer, roasting at 400°F for 35-40 minutes achieves similar results. Adjust roasting time based on size of vegetable pieces.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet potato peeled and diced 1"
- 3 large carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients except butter in a bowl.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place into preheated air fryer. Cook 10 minutes.
- Shake basket and cook an additional 4-7 minutes or until lightly browned and tender.
- Toss with butter and serve.
Notes
- For sweeter flavor, add extra brown sugar when tossing with butter after roasting.
- Leave out brown sugar and cinnamon for a savory version; add thyme or fresh dill after cooking.
- To roast in the oven, bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 111 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 15507IU | 310% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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