Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes add a dash of vibrancy to any meal. Their savory-sweet flesh melds into a crispy caramelized crust that forms in the oven as they bake. Simple, nutritious, and delicious. Just the way we like it!

Why this recipe works

Roasted sweet potatoes are a staple recipe you need in your arsenal, whether it be for the holidays or not. Their crisp caramelized exterior is met with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior that pairs well with a wide variety of meals – that’s only a couple of reasons why these roasted spuds are a favorite among so many. 

Today, we’re elevating the diced potatoes with a dash of brown sugar to help draw out their natural sweetness even further, but not so much so that you’ll want to compare them to festive candied yams. It simply allows their flavor to shine along with some olive oil, coriander, salt, and pepper to tie it all together.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SWEET POTATOES – If you prefer, you can cut your sweet potato into larger chunks. If you do, you may need to increase the time in the oven slightly.

How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Scrub sweet potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Cut sweet potatoes into bite-sized chunks, no need to peel the potatoes first. Place cubed potatoes into a large bowl.
4. Combine oil and all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Add oil mixture to the bowl with the potatoes and using gloved hands, toss to coat well.
6. Place seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve roasted sweet potatoes alongside sirloin pork roast, chicken, fish, turkey, duck, beef- you name it. This versatile side pairs really well with just about anything you would normally serve regular roasted potatoes with. You don’t have to reserve sweet potato sides only for the holiday season! Enjoy warm from the oven with fresh chopped parsley as garnish.

More Roasted Vegetable Recipes

• Roasted Beets
• Roasted Carrots
• Roasted Green Beans
• Pan Roasted Broccoli
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes crisp caramelized exterior is met with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior that pairs well with a wide variety of meals.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

45 minutes mins

Calories: 180

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds sweet potatoes about 3 potatoes
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon coriander
• ▢ salt to taste
• ▢ black pepper to taste

Things You’ll Need

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  Baking sheet
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  Mixing bowls
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  Chef’s knife

Before You Begin

• If you prefer, you can cut your sweet potato into larger chunks. If you do, you may need to increase the time in the oven slightly.
• You can peel the potatoes before roasting them if desired. 
• Store any leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat on a baking sheet in the oven until warmed through.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Scrub sweet potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut sweet potatoes into bite sized chunks, no need to peel the potatoes first. Place cubed potatoes into a large bowl.
• Combine oil and all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Add oil mixture to the bowl with the potatoes and using gloved hands, toss to coat well.
• Place seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180cal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg

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