Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato recipe delivers perfectly tender and caramelized sweet potato cubes seasoned with garlic, paprika, rosemary, and a touch of salt and pepper. Baked to golden perfection, this side dish is easy to prepare and versatile enough to customize with various herbs and spices, making it a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (7 ounces each, peeled)
Seasonings & Oil
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- Olive oil spray (for the sheet pan)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly spray a sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking and help with roasting.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and a nice roast.
- Season the Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, sweet paprika, dried rosemary (or Italian seasoning), kosher salt, and black pepper to coat the pieces thoroughly with flavor.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan to promote even baking and browning.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing the potatoes every 10 to 15 minutes to ensure they become tender, golden, and browned on the edges. Start checking around 25 minutes to prevent burning and achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- Potatoes: Substitute yams or butternut squash if you prefer a different vegetable base with similar sweetness and texture.
- Seasoning: Customize by adding onion powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika for a smoky flavor, cayenne pepper or chipotle pepper for heat, or cinnamon and pumpkin spice for sweetness.
- Herbs: Use any combination of dried herbs like oregano, thyme, or parsley. Fresh rosemary also complements this dish nicely for a fresh herbal aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
