Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Perfectly seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes with ground cumin, paprika, and just a touch of ground cayenne pepper to bring out the sweet and sassy flavors with a sweet and creamy inside texture. Enjoy this easy side dish with burgers, roasted chicken, grilled fish, and ham steak.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 179kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼-⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper (see notes below on top temperatures for parchment paper).
- Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the sweet potato chunks and stir to coat.
- Scatter the potatoes over the parchment paper with space between the potatoes for the hot air to roast them. Roast for 20 minutes, then flip them and cook an additional 15 minutes or until fork tender. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Most parchment paper is rated for use at oven temperatures no higher than 420-450 degrees so read the packaging. If it is rated for 420 degrees, reduce the oven temperature to 420 degrees.
- Sweet potatoes are tough to cut. Use a sharp knife and a nonskid cutting board. Read these great tips on cutting sweet potatoes.
- You don't have to peel the sweet potatoes, but I personally liked them peeled.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to taste.
- Other spices and seasonings to try include cinnamon (just a pinch), chili powder, seasoned salt, parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or in the oven.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16151IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg