Description
These honey roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish perfect for any occasion. Sweet, caramelized, and seasoned with cinnamon, they are a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the sweet potatoes out on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until caramelized and tender.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting.
- These sweet potatoes make a great holiday side dish or a tasty weeknight veggie option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
