Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato recipe offers a healthy and flavorful side dish featuring tender, golden cubes of sweet potatoes seasoned with garlic, paprika, rosemary, and a hint of salt and pepper. Perfectly baked until caramelized on the edges, these sweet potatoes are easy to prepare and make a delicious accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (7 ounces each, peeled)
Seasoning
- 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
Other
- Olive oil spray (for greasing sheet pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a sheet pan with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Cut Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes to ensure even roasting and tender texture.
- Toss with Oil and Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with 4 teaspoons of olive oil, garlic powder, sweet paprika, dried rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes out in an even single layer on the prepared sheet pan. This helps them roast evenly and develop caramelized edges.
- Bake Until Tender and Golden: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Toss or stir the potatoes every 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking and browning. Watch carefully after 25 minutes to prevent burning. The sweet potatoes are done when they are tender inside and browned on the edges.
Notes
- Potatoes: Substitute yams or butternut squash if you prefer a different sweet vegetable.
- Seasoning Variations: Add onion powder, cumin, chili powder, or smoked paprika for alternative flavor profiles. Spice it up with cayenne or chipotle pepper, or add sweetness with cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
- Herbs: Use any herbs you have on hand such as oregano, thyme, or parsley. Fresh rosemary is also a great fresh herb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215
- 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
