Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Seasoned and Sweet Variations Recipe
Delicious roasted sweet potatoes with two flavorful variations: a sweet option with coconut oil and brown sugar, and a seasoned savory option with olive oil and spices. Perfectly roasted to achieve crispy edges and tender interiors, these sweet potatoes make a versatile side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Red Garnet or Jewel sweet potatoes recommended)
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust if using table salt)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (firmly packed)
Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust if using table salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes to tender and crispy perfection.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1/2-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Place the cut sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan. Drizzle the melted coconut oil over them, sprinkle with sea salt and light brown sugar. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece. Spread out the potatoes in a single layer without overlapping to avoid steaming.
- Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes: On a separate large sheet pan, add the cut sweet potatoes. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle the salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss well to evenly coat all pieces. Arrange in a single layer to prevent steaming.
- Roasting: Place the sheet pan(s) in the preheated oven. Every 10 to 15 minutes, carefully flip the sweet potatoes to promote even browning. Continue roasting for 27 to 35 minutes total, aiming for approximately 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender inside and golden-crisp outside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Notes
- Use a large sheet pan and ensure sweet potato pieces do not overlap for best roasting results without steaming.
- Flipping the sweet potatoes during roasting helps achieve even caramelization and crispy edges.
- Adjust salt quantity if substituting fine sea salt with regular table salt as the latter is saltier.
- Spices in the seasoned version can be adjusted to taste, for spicier or milder flavors.
- Choose Red Garnet or Jewel sweet potatoes for their natural sweetness and ideal roasting texture.
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