Description
This roasted sweet potato recipe features tender, golden cubes of sweet potatoes seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, and a touch of salt and pepper. Perfectly baked to bring out their natural sweetness and a hint of smokiness, these roasted sweet potatoes make a delicious and healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (7 ounces each, peeled)
Seasoning & Oil
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 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
- Olive oil spray (for sheet pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cut the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 4 teaspoons of olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, sweet paprika, dried rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Avoid overcrowding to promote crisp edges.
- Roast the Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Toss the potatoes every 10 to 15 minutes during baking to encourage even browning and cooking.
- Monitor for Doneness: Starting around 25 minutes, keep an eye on the sweet potatoes to ensure they become tender, golden, and browned on the edges without burning.
- Serve: Once roasted to perfection, remove from oven and serve hot as a flavorful and nutritious side dish.
Notes
- Potatoes: Substitute yams or butternut squash for sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Seasoning: Customize seasoning with onion powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, or pumpkin spice.
- Herbs: Feel free to use any combination of dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, parsley, or fresh rosemary for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215 kcal
- 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
