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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Irresistibly Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes in Just 50 Minutes

These Roasted Sweet Potatoes combine crispy exteriors with tender interiors, making for a delightful vegetarian side that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasting
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adds warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can substitute with sweet paprika for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Swap with cayenne pepper for more heat.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 pounds Small Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with other sweet potatoes or winter squash.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
  • 1 Lime Or lemon as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into uniform chunks of about 1 inch.
  4. Transfer the sweet potato chunks to the baking sheet, drizzle the spice mixture over them, and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single, even layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast the sweet potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  7. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 19220IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are cut evenly for optimal cooking. Adjust the spice mixture to your preference for best flavor results.

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