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    Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Nov 11, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

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    Roasted sweet potatoes, an easy side dish to serve with any weeknight or holiday meals. These roasted sweet potatoes have a crispy texture on the outside and fork-tender inside. They are delicious. I guarantee you will never get tired of eating them!

    Today, I want to share a simple recipe for roasted sweet potatoes! This roasted sweet potatoes recipe doesn't require a long list of ingredients or cooking steps. It's easy to cook but results in the most comforting, yet healthy side dish.

    Sweet potatoes are my favorite fall vegetables. They are sweet and have such great health benefits that I can eat them consistently, guilt-free! In addition, they are a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and contain anti-inflammatory activity!

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    The Simple Seasoning that Makes Sweet Potatoes Taste Better:

    These roasted sweet potatoes are seasoned with: maple syrup, cinnamon, and kosher salt.

    Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet but a small amount of maple syrup and cinnamon will highlight and accompany the sweetness to make them taste even better.

    Maple syrup will also help caramelize the sweet potatoes during roasting.

    Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

    How to Select A Good Sweet Potato:

    • Select a sweet potato that is firm with tight, unwrinkled skin and no signs of blemishes or bruises.
    • Look for the ones that are smaller to medium-sized as they're less starchy than the larger ones.
    • Pick the orange or red skin and deep orange flesh, such as Red Garnet and Jewel. These varieties are moist and sweet!
    Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes

    How to Prepare a Sweet Potato for Roasting:

    • Do not store a sweet potato in the refrigerator!
    • Do not boil a sweet potato before roasting!
    • Always wash and scrub a sweet potato to get rid of any of that dirt.
    • The sweet potato skin is edible, in fact, it's rich in fiber, other nutrients, and antioxidants. You can peel or keep the skin intact, it all comes down to personal choices. However, for this particular recipe, I highly recommend peeling the skin.
    Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

    This oven-baked sweet potato recipe doesn't involve a ton of work. Here's how I make the perfect oven-baked sweet potatoes:

    Sweet Potatoes

    Step 1. Cut the potatoes into small cubes, roughly the same size, about ½-inch thickness.

    Roasted Garnet

    Step 2. Season the cubed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, cinnamon, kosher salt, and oil.

    The Best Temperature to Cook Sweet Potatoes

    Step 3. Cook at 425°F for about 30 minutes, tossing the sweet potatoes every 10 minutes for an even cook and to prevent them from burning.

    Also, remember to use a large baking sheet pan. Sweet potatoes release moisture when they are cooking. Do not overcrowd, use two pans if necessary! Sweet potatoes that are left in a crowded pan will steam instead of roasting.

    How to Bake a Sweet Potato

    How to Store Leftover Cooked Sweet Potatoes:

    • First, you need to cool them completely.
    • After that, place them in airtight container.
    • Next, store them in a fridge for up to 5 days.

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    Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    5 from 6 votes

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Rika
    These roasted sweet potatoes have a crispy texture on the outside and fork-tender inside. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 as a side
    Calories 274 kcal

    Equipment

    • a large baking sheet

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, (peel and cut into ½-inch cubes)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • Season the cubed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, cinnamon, kosher salt, and oil.
    • Transfer the seasoned sweet potatoes into a large prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan!
    • Roast until tender for about 30 minutes and tossing every 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 561mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 32176IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Kathryn

      November 11, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      Roasted sweet potatoes are my family's most favorite side for dinner. Thank you so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        November 16, 2020 at 11:25 am

        You're welcome, Kathryn!

    2. Beth

      November 11, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and so tasty! My family is going to love this!

      Reply
    3. Shanna

      November 11, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious and went perfectly with the baked chicken I made.

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        November 16, 2020 at 11:25 am

        I am glad that you liked this sweet potatoes recipe, Shanna!

    4. Jacquelyn

      November 11, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      I have this recipe saved to make for our Friendsgiving next Saturday. Thanks for sharing I love a crispy sweet potato.

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        November 16, 2020 at 11:24 am

        You're welcome Jacquelyn!

    5. Noelle Simpson

      November 11, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This has been my favorite way to make sweet potatoes yet!

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        November 16, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Thanks for sharing your feedback, Noelle!

    6. Jere Cassidy

      November 11, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      I so love sweet potatoes. Will try this with the maple syrup and cinnamon, that's such a good flavor combo.

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        November 16, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Thanks, Jere!

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