Description
Roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious side dish featuring tender, golden brown sweet potato cubes seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and aromatic cinnamon. Optionally enhanced with maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, this easy oven-roasted dish takes 40 minutes total and serves 4, making it perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g), cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and cut into uniform cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and maple syrup until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Allow to cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
You can substitute olive oil with avocado or vegetable oil. Maple syrup is optional and can be replaced with honey or omitted for a savory version. The dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness. If potatoes are not browning, increase oven temperature slightly or extend cooking time. Ensure even cubing for uniform roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American