Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Caramelized sweet potatoes with a buttery-sweet glaze and bright lemon finish, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, melted butter, and honey and whisk until smooth.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared sheet, leaving space between pieces.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway, until edges are browned and a fork easily slides into the largest cube.
- Remove from oven and drizzle lemon juice over the hot potatoes. Sprinkle lemon zest and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
Notes
For a smoother texture, peel the sweet potatoes. Substitute pure maple syrup or agave for a vegan option. For extra crispness, toss with 1 teaspoon cornstarch before roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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