Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Perfectly Seasoned)
Roasted sweet potatoes are an easy sheet pan recipe. They're perfectly seasoned and will satisfy all your savory cravings!
Dish: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Variant: Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Perfectly Seasoned)
Source: ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
- Total time
- 45 min
- Active time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6, 6 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Equipment
- 1 required
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Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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ROASTED SWEET POTATO INGREDIENTS
Sweet Potatoes: While this recipe is really versatile and you can use virtually any variety of sweet potato, see my notes below for a few tips!
Avocado Oil: I’m using avocado oil today, but extra virgin olive oil works fine as well. Spice Blend: Equal amounts of cumin, paprika, and garlic, plus kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper really elevates the sweet potato.
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This is an essential for all my roasted veggie recipes. It doesn't bend or warp in the oven!
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HOW TO ROAST SWEET POTATOES
To get perfectly roasted cubes, there’s a few key steps to success.
Peel or don’t peel the potatoes, it’s up to you. Either way works with this recipe, so it’s simply personal preference.
HOW TO PICK A GOOD SWEET POTATO
While sweet potatoes are available all year round, their peak season is from fall to early winter.
Here’s a few things to look out for when choosing the right sweet potato: Choose the orange and red skinned potatoes. These are known as the “moist varieties” and tend to be sweeter, creamier, and less starchy.
LISA’S TIPS
If you’d like the roasted sweet potatoes to have a stronger flavor, simply double the seasoning.
Always use a strong, heavy duty baking sheet. It won’t warp or bend in the oven.
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Prep
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10 min
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Cook
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35 min
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Total
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45 min
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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (200°C). Peel the potatoes (if you'd like) and cut into ½-inch cubes.
Step 2
Add the oil, cumin, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes. Use your hands to toss everything together until it's well mixed.
Step 3
Arrange the sweet potato in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure there's space in between the cubes.
Step 4
Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring the potatoes half way through to ensure all sides are cooked through.
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STORAGE TIPS
Storing for the week: Any leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Freezing for later: You can certainly freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months, just know that they’ll go a bit softer upon reheating, due to the moisture content in sweet potatoes. For reheating: You can simply microwave them for 1 to 2 minutes, or until warmed through.
Are these good for meal prep?
They’re actually one of my favorite winter meal prep ingredients.
They’re easily reheatable and you can enjoy them as a simple side dish, topped in this amazing sweet potato salad, tossed into a breakfast casserole, added to a wrap, and so much more.
What main dishes would you serve with these?
I often serve them alongside my crispy baked chicken thighs, slow cooker pulled pork, roast chicken, beef brisket, or beef tenderloin roast.
But honestly, they go wonderfully with almost any main!
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Can you switch up the spices?
I’ve kept the spice quantity in this recipe somewhat minimal so that the cubes are versatile with a variety of mains and salads.
But you can double the spice quantity listed in the recipe card below for more even more savory flavor! You could also switch it up with my za’atar spice, taco seasoning, or cajun seasoning if you’re feeling extra spicy!
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6, 6 servings
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