Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and comforting dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. With their crispy edges and fluffy interiors, these golden cubes are bursting with flavor, making them the perfect side for both casual dinners and festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they’ll have everyone at your table asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg