Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted sweet potatoes with two variations: plain with coconut oil and brown sugar, or seasoned with a blend of spices and olive oil. Perfectly roasted to a tender and caramelized finish, these sweet potatoes make a versatile and flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Plain Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, Red Garnet or Jewel varieties preferred)
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (use less 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 (use less 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
- Prepare Oven and Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Make Plain Roasted Sweet Potatoes: In a large sheet pan, toss the sweet potato cubes with melted coconut oil, sea salt, and firmly packed light brown sugar until all pieces are evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer without overlapping to avoid steaming.
- Roast Plain Sweet Potatoes: Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 27 to 35 minutes, flipping every 10 to 15 minutes to ensure even browning. The potatoes should develop a tender texture and caramelized edges by the end of roasting.
- Make Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes: In a large sheet pan, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer to prevent steaming.
- Roast Seasoned Sweet Potatoes: Roast these spiced sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 27 to 35 minutes, flipping every 10 to 15 minutes, until tender and nicely roasted with a fragrant spicy flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and serve warm as a side dish. Both plain and seasoned versions pair well with a variety of main courses.
Notes
- For best roasting results, avoid overcrowding the pan to let the sweet potatoes brown instead of steam.
- You can adjust the level of seasoning and spice according to your taste preference.
- Use firm, dry sweet potatoes to ensure better roasting and caramelization.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by choosing suitable oils.
- If using table salt instead of sea salt, reduce the amount slightly to avoid over-salting.
