Description
Deliciously roasted sweet potatoes that can be flavored in various ways depending on your preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb sweet potatoes (~3–4 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (savory)
- ½ tsp onion powder (savory)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (Mexican inspired)
- ½ tsp chili powder (Mexican inspired)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (Mexican inspired)
- ¼ tsp cumin (Mexican inspired)
- ½ tsp dried oregano (Mediterranean)
- ½ tsp dried thyme (Mediterranean)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (Mediterranean)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (sweet)
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200°C). Prep a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with olive oil spray for easy cleanup.
- Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes under running water. Cut them in half lengthwise.
- Coat the sweet potato halves in the olive oil, making sure to coat both the flesh and skin sides. Season with the kosher salt, black pepper, and other seasonings as desired.
- Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork. They will almost caramelize at the edges.
- Hint: if you want them to cook faster, you can heat the oven to a temperature of 425℉ (218°C) and cook for 25-35 minutes, but cooking them at a slightly lower temp for longer helps them get cooked without burning.
Notes
- For a savory flavor, add garlic and onion powder.
- For a Mexican-inspired dish, include chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.
- For a Mediterranean twist, use oregano, thyme, and garlic.
- For sweetness, substitute olive oil with coconut oil, add cinnamon and honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg