Description
Roasted sweet potatoes create a delightful Mediterranean-inspired side dish with herbal notes and zesty flavors. Seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary, you’ll savor each caramelized bite of this simple yet elegant recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) red garnet or jewel sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tbsps melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, lightly packed
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with rack positioned in the middle for optimal heat circulation.
- Potato Processing: Thoroughly cleanse sweet potatoes, removing dirt, then meticulously dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture; slice into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure consistent roasting.
- Seasoning Fusion: In a spacious mixing vessel, generously coat sweet potato cubes with olive oil, then lavishly sprinkle kosher salt, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, and garlic powder; gently massage seasonings to create an even, flavorful distribution.
- Baking Preparation: Arrange a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and strategically spread seasoned cubes in a single layer, maintaining space between pieces to guarantee crisp, caramelized edges.
- Roasting Technique: Transfer to preheated oven and roast for 25-35 minutes, intermittently rotating cubes with tongs every 10-12 minutes to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and enhance caramelization.
- Finalization: Verify doneness by effortlessly piercing with a fork; sweet potatoes should exhibit tenderness with beautifully bronzed edges. Allow minimal resting time, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired before serving this delectable side dish.
Notes
- Slice Evenly: Use a sharp knife and steady cutting technique to create uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring consistent cooking and perfect caramelization.
- Space Out Potatoes: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to allow air circulation, which creates crispy edges and prevents steaming.
- Oil Distribution Matters: Thoroughly coat sweet potato cubes with oil, ensuring each piece has a light, even layer for optimal browning and flavor absorption.
- Flip for Perfection: Regularly turning the sweet potatoes during roasting prevents burning and promotes an even, golden-brown exterior with a tender interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg