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The caramelized exterior and soft interior of these roasted sweet potatoes is perfection. Drizzle them with maple syrup for extra sweetness. They are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
This recipe make me a sweet potato fan!
Easy to Make. The recipe requires a bit of chopping but then all you have to do is toss them in oil and seasoning and bake!
Savory and Sweet. The sweet potato has a natural sweetness which is enhanced by the roasting and if you want a bit more sweet I love to drizzle with some maple syrup. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by the salt and seasonings that you add.
Delicious anytime. This dish can be served at breakfast or at dinner. It is the perfect side dish anytime.
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Fresh Thyme
- Maple Syrup
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Peel sweet potatoes if desired. Cut the potato into 1/2-3/4 inch wide discs. Cut each disc into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces.
- Place sweet potato cubes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Don’t crowd your potatoes on the baking sheet – they will cook better with air circulation around them. If you need to, use two baking sheets.
- Season with salt, pepper and dried thyme. You can use fresh or dried thyme, use half the amount of dried thyme. You can add in any additional seasoning you like. Toss to coat.
- Put into a 425 degrees F oven. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. or until desired doneness. You want them fork tender.
- Serve as is or I like to drizzle them with real maple syrup while they are still warm.
Tips from leigh Anne
- When cutting sweet potatoes, start by cutting it into half inch round discs. Then cut each disc into 1/2 inch cubes. Making the pieces the same size with ensure even cooking of the potato.
- Spread out the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet as much as possible. They will get crisper if they aren’t touching other potatoes.
- Toss every 10-15 minutes while roasting to prevent burning.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional but I prefer them peeled.
- Top the roasted sweet potatoes with some crispy bacon for even more flavor.
- Add additional seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder or parsley.
- You can substitute yams or butternut squash for the sweet potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of oil should I use for roasting vegetables?
If you are going to be roasting or heating the oil you should use an oil with a higher smoke point. I prefer olive oil for roasting. Vegetable oil, avocado oil and canola oil can also be used, but don’t have as much flavor as olive oil.
What is the best way to store leftover roasted sweet potatoes?
Keep them stored in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They will soften up as they sit in the refrigerator.
Reheat them in the microwave, a pan on the stovetop or the airfryer
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Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp maple syrup
- olive oil
Instructions
- Peel, slice and cube sweet potatoes. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, with space between them.
- Drizzle olive oil over sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh or dried thyme
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes. Tossing every 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with maple syrup to taste and toss to coat.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Tips & Notes:
- When cutting sweet potatoes, start by cutting it into half inch round discs. Then cut each disc into 1/2 inch cubes. Making the pieces the same size with ensure even cooking of the potato.
- Spread out the sweet potatoes as much as possible. They will get crisper if they aren’t touching other potatoes.
- Toss every 10-15 minutes while roasting to prevent burning.Â
- Peeling the potatoes is optional but I prefer them peeled.Â
- Top the roasted sweet potatoes with some crispy bacon for even more flavor. Add additional seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder or parsley.
- You can substitute yams or butternut squash for the sweet potatoes.
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Clare says
You had me at maple syrup! Those potatoes look delicious – pinning for later.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Clare, how can anything drizzled with maple syrup and bacon be bad, right!?
Tiffany says
I love sweet potatoes and this recipe sounds incredible! Can’t wait to give this a try and I’m sure my husband will love it too because of the bacon.
Kris Wolverton says
Can you send me a copy of the olive oil handout? I would love to have it as a resource. thanks Leigh Anne.
Leigh Anne says
Kris, The info is on their website. Go to http://www.pompeian.com/ and then click on Learn More on the Olive Oil section.
Patti says
I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I would totally try these.
Leigh Anne says
I didn’t think I liked sweet potatoes either Patti – until I tried these!!
Jennie says
Wow, looks great! Adding Maple Syrup and Bacon will really make the sweet potatoes pop. Thanks for the tips on the various Olive Oils.