5 36 Published Nov 11, 2023, Updated Nov 09, 2024 When sweet potatoes are roasted this way they turn out crispy on the outside while soft and pillowy on the inside. If you decide to peel them (like I recommend) they simply melt in your mouth.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make: With just a few simple steps, this recipe is perfect for beginners. Versatile: These roasted sweet potatoes can be a side dish or incorporated into various meals. Healthy: Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it’s a nutritious choice. Tasty: The caramelization from roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices to match your taste preference. Meal Prep Friendly: Make a big batch and enjoy throughout the week as a time-saver!
Ingredients Needed
sweet potatoes – two medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into even chunks. Make sure the pieces are roughly the same size so they roast evenly. avocado or olive oil – this helps the sweet potatoes get crispy and caramelized in the oven. Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, but olive oil works well for flavor too. sea salt – enhances the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A little goes a long way. ground pepper – adds a subtle spice. Feel free to adjust to your taste. optional seasonings – if you’re feeling adventurous, try adding cinnamon for warmth, chili powder for a smoky flavor, or cayenne pepper for a little heat.
How to Roast Sweet Potatoes
How to Eat Roasted Sweet Potatoes
In my opinion, there is no wrong way to eat roasted sweet potatoes. They’re so versatile and work for just about any meal! I personally love having roasted sweet potatoes for breakfast or as a side dish for dinner. Here are some ideas to incorporate roasted sweet potatoes into your routine:
fresh herbs like parsley, thyme – I love adding fresh herbs to everything! cinnamon + cayenne pepper – sweet, savory and spicy cinnamon, salt + maple syrup or honey – sweet and salty seasoned salt (like garlic salt!) – adds great flavor garlic powder + black pepper – savory with a hint of sweet from the potato cumin + chili powder or paprika – another delicious savory option
Served with eggs – you can create a delicious hash with sweet potatoes + eggs or just eat the potatoes on the side like this hormone balancing breakfast bowl. As a salad topper – I love adding warm (or cold) roasted sweet potatoes to my salads! I even have a recipe for sweet potato croutons. As a snack – sometimes I reheat them in the oven, but I honestly LOVE roasted sweet potatoes cold, straight from the refrigerator. In an egg bake or frittata – Throw your prepped sweet potatoes in an egg dish for extra fiber. Try my roasted sweet potato frittata recipe. In chip dip – I’ve made this Southwestern chip dip with sweet potatoes and highly recommend it! In soup – when in doubt, I add leftover roasted veggies to soup! Here’s a delicious sweet potato soup recipe you could try. In a grain bowl – roasted sweet potatoes are delicious added to a grain bowl with rice, quinoa or farro. One of my favorites is this quinoa salad with kale and roasted sweet potatoes. This buddha bowl is also a delicious way to incorporate roasted sweet potatoes. In tacos – swap the cauliflower for sweet potatoes in this cauliflower tacos recipe.
How to Store and Reheat
To store leftovers, let the sweet potatoes cool completely and then place in an airtight container. The sweet potatoes will last up to one week in the refrigerator. Like I mentioned earlier, I like eating my sweet potatoes cold sometimes but you can easily reheat them in a toaster oven, air fryer or traditional conventional oven to maintain crispiness.
More Sweet Potato Recipes to Try
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Baked Sweet Potato Fries Sweet Potato Hummus Healthy Sweet Potato Skins 5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Curry Mashed Sweet Potato
More Roasted Vegetables to Try
Roasted Root Vegetables Roasted Summer Squash and Zucchini Roasted Butternut Squash Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Honeynut Squash Roasted Kohlrabi Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes Smashed Potatoes
Be sure to check out all of my sweet potato recipes as well as the full collection of side dishes here on EBF!
