Description
Delight in the flavors of Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a perfect combination of sweetness and earthiness, served as a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
- Optional: Cinnamon for additional flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel (if desired) and cut sweet potatoes into even-sized cubes, about 1 inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Arrange cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs if using, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure even cutting of sweet potatoes for uniform cooking. Season generously to enhance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, honey-roasted, side dish, vegetarian recipe, comfort food