Description
These herb-roasted sweet potatoes are tender on the inside, crispy on the edges, and seasoned with rosemary and smoked paprika for a flavorful, comforting side dish that fits any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chopped herbs until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they’re not crowded.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Serve warm with an optional sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or hot honey for a spicy version.
- Mix maple syrup into the oil for a sweet-savory twist.
- Toss in garlic cloves for a roasted garlic flavor.
- Use Moroccan spices like cinnamon and cumin for variation.
- Roast in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
