Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe
The caramelized exterior and soft interior of these roasted sweet potatoes is perfection. They can be drizzled with maple syrup for extra sweetness
Servings 6 servings
Calories 257kcal
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.
Notes
Tips
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 16098IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg