Description
Learn how to roast sweet potatoes in the oven for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
- Cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Check for tenderness with a fork; they should be golden brown and soft.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Try adding your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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