Best 20 Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, snack, or even a main course. They are simple to make and can be roasted in the oven or on the grill. This article provides three different recipes for roasted sweet potatoes, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for classic roasted sweet potatoes, which are simply tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The second recipe is for maple-roasted sweet potatoes, which are coated in a sweet and savory maple glaze. The third recipe is for roasted sweet potatoes with rosemary and garlic, which are infused with the aromatic flavors of rosemary and garlic. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and nutritious roasted sweet potatoes.

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OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

My Granny made this for Easter dinner. We were all sitting at the table commenting on how delicious it was. She sat down took a bite and sighed, Ahhh, I'll never make this again. We all told her she was crazy and asked for the recipe.

Provided by CATICALIC

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chopped peeled sweet potato
1 sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix sweet potatoes, sweet onion, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat; pour into a shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast sweet potato mixture in preheated oven, turning frequently, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes generously with some olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Lay the sweet potatoes out on a sheet tray, place them in the oven and roast until they are very soft and mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Peel the apples and cut into 1-inch dice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and the rosemary. Lay them out on a sheet tray and place in the oven during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time for the sweet potatoes. When done, the apples should be soft and cooked through but still hold their shape. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apples during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the cooked apples and walnuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven and serve hot.

HONEY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Sweet and tasty side to any meal!

Provided by Kailyn Nicole Spears

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup honey
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup honey, and olive oil together in a bowl until potatoes are completely coated. Spread potatoes out on a baking sheet and drizzle any remaining olive oil mixture over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet, 5 to 10 minutes; dust potatoes with cinnamon. Transfer sweet potatoes to plates and drizzle with remaining honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 87.7 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 48.7 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & ONIONS



Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions image

This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Provided by Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

CINNAMON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Slices of sweet potato baked with cinnamon and brown sugar. The caramelized brown sugar make these potatoes taste like candy! I attended a catered dinner and the caterer served these with a beautiful turkey dinner. I begged for the recipe, been making it ever since.

Provided by TIA_DAWN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and place in the oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the oiled dish, and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, turning after 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • After the 20 minutes is up, remove the potatoes from the oven, and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture. Stir to coat. Return to the oven, and roast for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Stir potatoes as necessary to allow them to brown evenly.
  • Remove potatoes to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 375.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

ROASTED HONEY SWEET POTATOES



Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes image

Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. -Laura Mifsud, Northville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Whisk together honey, oil, salt, cinnamon and pepper; add to potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender, 45-50 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GARLIC-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Garlic-Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

This unexpected combination is so tasty. It makes a wonderful fall or winter side dish with any meat. Double or triple the recipe to feed a bigger group.-Carol Ferranti, Esmond, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a small baking dish, combine the sweet potatoes and garlic. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PINEAPPLE



Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple image

This side pairs well with, short ribs, or roast chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together sweet potatoes, pineapple, oil, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Roast until sweet potatoes and pineapple are tender and golden, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

JAN'S CHIPOTLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Jan's Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Quick and easy way to jazz-up sweet potatoes. Great blend of sweet, salty, spicy, and a flash of heat. Great with pork roast, ribs, ham, or your favorite BBQ.

Provided by What's for dinner, mom?

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss sweet potatoes and butter together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Pour potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.9 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

ROASTED APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES IN HONEY-BOURBON GLAZE



Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes in Honey-Bourbon Glaze image

Apples and sweet potatoes roasted with honey-bourbon glaze - perfect side dish to bring fall flavors to your meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lb)
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch wedges
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes with fork; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour or until almost tender. Cool 45 minutes. Peel potatoes; cut into 1/3-inch wedges.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. In baking dish, arrange potatoes and apples in alternating layers. Pour lemon juice from bowl over potatoes and apples.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, honey, butter, bourbon, cinnamon, salt and ginger. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over potatoes and apples.
  • Roast uncovered 30 minutes. Brush potatoes and apples with glaze that collects in bottom of dish; sprinkle pecans over top. Roast 14 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are golden brown and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

WHOLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Four 8-ounce sweet potatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing and drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Shaved Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Wash the potatoes well and pat dry. Poke holes all around each potato using a fork.
  • Rub the potatoes all over with oil, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet or aluminum foil and roast until tender when pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a plate and serve with shaved Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

ROASTED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Roasted Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bone-in pork chops, each about 1 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/3 cup apple-cider vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 apples, preferably Honeycrisp, thinly sliced, seeds removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Cook chops until golden brown, turning once, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Remove all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add potatoes and onion; season with salt. Cook until golden in spots, about 10 minutes. Add vinegar and cider. Cover and simmer, stirring a few times, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with caraway seeds. Return pork and juices to skillet; tuck apple slices between chops. Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of chops (without touching bone) registers 138 degrees, about 10 minutes. Serve pork, vegetables, and apples with pan juices.

ROASTED CURRY-SPICED SWEET POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER



Roasted Curry-Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower image

This is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish with a little bit of heat.

Provided by ChefLaura

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
½ head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine sweet potatoes, cauliflower, black pepper, olive oil, curry powder, maple syrup, garlic, thyme, and salt together in a bowl until evenly coated; spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 525.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH DIJON & ROSEMARY



Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon & Rosemary image

After moving to Alabama, I learned my friends and co-workers love sweet potatoes. I roast the potatoes with Dijon, fresh rosemary and a touch of honey. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick wedges; place in a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATOES ROASTED WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



Sweet Potatoes Roasted With Garlic and Rosemary image

Crispy on the outside, soft and delicate on the inside with the nutty taste of roasted garlic and the freshness of rosemary is the perfect side dish to any meat or fish. Try this tonight!

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
4 -6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put the chopped garlic in 1 TBS of the olive oil with half of the rosemary on the side to use later.
  • Toss the potato pieces with olive oil, half of the rosemary, and salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, tossing occasionally in order to crisp the outsides.
  • Toss with the garlic and remaining rosemary and continue to bake until the potatoes are soft on the inside, about 15 minutes more.

MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small sweet potatoes (or 2 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup grade B maple syrup, divided
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
4 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl add the sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix to evenly coat the potatoes and arrange on a sheet tray. Roast until caramelized, golden brown and soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. Be sure to check them after 15 minutes and stir, if needed.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced shallots and saute until they start to caramelize, about 5 minutes Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Lower heat to medium and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the pan becomes dry.
  • Add the roasted sweet potato cubes to the caramelized shallots and transfer to a warm serving dish.

THYME ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Sweet potatoes at their easiest! The potatoes slices need to be in single layer against the pan, not on top of one another. Great for a dinner party! Herbes de Provence with thyme or rosemary sprigs can be used instead of just thyme leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature with sprigs for garnish.

Provided by hhsandy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds
⅓ cup fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potatoes, thyme, olive oil, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until evenly coated. Arrange coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place baking sheet on the top rack of preheated oven; roast until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 366.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CHILI-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Chili-Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes(cut into 1-inch pieces) with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon each chili powder and kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees F, stirring halfway through, until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes. Puree 1/4 cup warm water, 1 minced garlic clove, the juice of 1 lime, 2/3 cup cilantro, 3 tablespoons sunflower seed butter and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender. Serve with the potatoes.

MAPLE-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds small sweet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Sea salt and freshly grated nutmeg, to taste, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the sweet potatoes on a large, foil-lined rimmed baking sheet with the oil; season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and toss the potatoes with the syrup.
  • Back in the oven, roast, tossing twice, until the potatoes are beginning to brown and are tender, about 15 minutes more. To serve, sprinkle warm potatoes with freshly grated lemon zest, sea salt, and nutmeg to taste.

OVEN-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

This is a recipe that I picked up on a recent trip to Central Market in Dallas, TX. Sounds like a healthy way to prepare sweet potatoes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 cups sweet potatoes, scrubbed, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a shallow roasting pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss well to coat.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Add the onions; stirring well.
  • Bake an additional 30 minutes; remove from oven.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Drizzle the sweet potato mixture with melted butter; stirring to coat.
  • Broil 10 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 198.6, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly before cooking.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork or knife before roasting. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. You can also add other spices or herbs, such as garlic powder, paprika, or cumin.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius) for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before serving. You can serve them whole, mashed, or cubed.

Conclusion:

Roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make roasted sweet potatoes at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give roasted sweet potatoes a try!

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