Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Fast and flavorful roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Olive oil, for coating the cubes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for color and smoky flavor
- Garlic powder, for savory depth
- Cayenne pepper, optional, for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel the sweet potatoes if desired, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Coat the cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through until tender and golden brown.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
You can leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients. For a richer flavor, use extra virgin olive oil for finishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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