By Lidey Heuck
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 35 minutes
- Rating
- 4(145)
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These easy roasted sweet potatoes make for a quick side dish or a delicious addition to grain bowls and salads. For added flavor, sprinkle with thyme, rosemary or sage, or a pinch of warm spices, such as curry powder, cumin or cinnamon. The directions call for peeling the potatoes, but feel free to leave the skins on to save a step — they become tender and soft when roasted. To prevent any wobbling and safely cut the sweet potatoes, slice a thin strip to create a flat edge before dicing. If you plan to double this recipe, use two sheet pans to avoid overcrowding.
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
- 2pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (3 medium potatoes)
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
- Black pepper
- 2teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or sage, or 1 teaspoon dried (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
287 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 46 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 554 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Step
1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
Step
2
Place the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, salt, a few grinds (or shakes) of black pepper and the thyme, if using, and toss well.
Step
3
Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway, until fork tender and caramelized. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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B Dawson
Please become more aware of how much plastic is used once and then thrown away. Use a bowl and wash it. It may take more time but the environment will be a tiny bit better off!
Toni
I have put all ingredients in large plastic bag and shaken it to coat oil evenly before baking. Time saver.
Anon
I use Mason jars.
Mary
I use any type of seasoning on these that happens to find itself in my hand - Greek, Italian, Cajun . . . even lemon pepper. It's all good.
Wolfie
I have been serving sweet potatoes this way for about a year now. I became frustrated by how long it took to bake those giant sweet potatoes. They peel quite easily with a potato (!) peeler. Sometimes I add maple syrup or cinnamon. Yummy!Note to Dawson. Plastic bags can be washed. After swishing with soap. Rinse and hang inside out.
Susan
Use walnut oil. Gives an additional flavor boost.
eheck1019
Agreed, B Dawson - Any time I mix veggies in olive oil, I use a bowl and my hands. (And the olive oil softens hands so nicely!)
I Cook
sure, plastic bags can be washed, but Toni, the original commenter, said her method is a 'time saver' so she probably isn't washing them. It's a lot harder to clean oil out of a plastic bag than it is to wash out a bowl. So B Dawson is probably correct in assuming that Toni is throwing the Ziplocs straight into the trash--otherwise her way takes longer and is more annoying than the old-fashioned way.
Marion
I roast everything at 450°. I make roasted sweet potatoes frequently. I’ve added seasonings including cinnamon, WeekDay Hero & others. I cube, wedge & “French fry” them. I roast almost all my vegetables this way. Brussels Sprouts, green beans, squashes, beets, etc. IMO roasting is the way to improve the flavor of most veggies.
george plant
i poke holes in sweet potatoes, yams, other potatoes and just microwave them..they are greatas is, cut into disks, skin peels off easily if you don't like to eat it
Alan in Oakland
I make this all the time, with nearly the same recipe. My go-to spice for roasted sweet potatoes is smoked paprika. It tastes fresher if you add it at the end of the baking period.
GW
Simply toss them in a bowl... easy peasy.
Dean Smith
Made this for the two of us..used one medium sweet potato and put in toaster oven on convection bake at 425 and after about 25 minutes they were not only done, but burned. Still edible, but next time I'll adjust cooking time or temp.
Peggy W
Do you roast on parchment paper for easy cleanup? Especially if using brown sugar or maple syrup?
Edith
Add a little brown sugar and/or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. Tastes remarkably like sweet potato casserole!
Cheryl
I'm thinking about making this ahead for Thanksgiving but it seems like served freshly roasted would be the best? Anyone tried making a day ahead?
Joni D
Made it as written. Delicious and easy!
Tamara
Add a diced red onion as well as some red pepper flakes (to taste) and it’s amazing!
eheck1019
Agreed, B Dawson - Any time I mix veggies in olive oil, I use a bowl and my hands. (And the olive oil softens hands so nicely!)
Marion
I roast everything at 450°. I make roasted sweet potatoes frequently. I’ve added seasonings including cinnamon, WeekDay Hero & others. I cube, wedge & “French fry” them. I roast almost all my vegetables this way. Brussels Sprouts, green beans, squashes, beets, etc. IMO roasting is the way to improve the flavor of most veggies.
Linda Mulvihill
I like to sprinkle with chipotle flakes and smoked paprika…
Wolfie
I have been serving sweet potatoes this way for about a year now. I became frustrated by how long it took to bake those giant sweet potatoes. They peel quite easily with a potato (!) peeler. Sometimes I add maple syrup or cinnamon. Yummy!Note to Dawson. Plastic bags can be washed. After swishing with soap. Rinse and hang inside out.
Marion
I don’t peel them. I wash all my veggies before hand, toss in olive oil, season as desired & roast!
I Cook
sure, plastic bags can be washed, but Toni, the original commenter, said her method is a 'time saver' so she probably isn't washing them. It's a lot harder to clean oil out of a plastic bag than it is to wash out a bowl. So B Dawson is probably correct in assuming that Toni is throwing the Ziplocs straight into the trash--otherwise her way takes longer and is more annoying than the old-fashioned way.
Susan
Use walnut oil. Gives an additional flavor boost.
Mary
I use any type of seasoning on these that happens to find itself in my hand - Greek, Italian, Cajun . . . even lemon pepper. It's all good.
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