5 from 4 votes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Pomegranate
Roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish. They're made with spices and olive oil, then roasted to perfection until caramelized.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 prigs rosemary
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450℉ and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
- Arrange them on the baking sheet in one single layer and top with rosemary.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven and flip the sweet potatoes using a spatula. Return them to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes until they're golden and caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with more rosemary and pomegranate arils.
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Notes
- Get the Perfect Caramelization: Roast sweet potatoes at a high temperature such as 450°F to ensure tender inside and caramelized outside.
- Customize the Texture: For extra crispy sweet potatoes, roast them for 5 more minutes at the end. If you prefer a softer texture, cover the baking sheet loosely with foil while roasting.
- No Peeling Needed: The sweet potato skin is edible and crisps up beautifully when roasted. If you prefer to keep the skin on, just wash and scrub thoroughly the sweet potatoes.
- Don’t Overlap: Arrange the sweet potato cubes in a single layer and ensure they’re not overlapping and the baking sheet is not too crowded so the air can circulate and caramelize the vegetables.
- Coat with Olive oil: Use a good amount of olive oil and make sure every sweet potato cube is coated with the olive oil. This will guarantee a nice color, flavor, and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
554mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
21618IU
(432%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 21618IU | 432% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.