Description
Deliciously crispy roasted sweet potato cubes with a tender, creamy inside, perfectly seasoned for a delightful flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme, optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare sweet potatoes by peeling (if desired) and chopping into uniform cubes.
- Toss the cubes with olive oil and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Spread them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness when they are tender inside and crispy outside.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of maple syrup towards the end of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarian, healthy recipe