Description
These Roasted Sweet Potatoes are perfectly tender chunks of red-skinned sweet potatoes tossed with olive oil, warm cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, and a hint of honey for a subtly sweet and spicy flavor. Oven-roasted to golden-brown perfection, they make an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 ½ pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes
Seasonings and Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine ground sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by coating it evenly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the red-skinned sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer for even roasting.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potato chunks. Toss them using a spatula or your hands until all pieces are coated thoroughly. Sprinkle the cumin, granulated garlic (or garlic powder), sea salt, and cayenne pepper evenly on top. Drizzle the honey over the mixture and toss again to ensure the seasonings and honey are well distributed.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and toss the sweet potatoes with a spatula to promote even cooking and browning.
- Continue Roasting: Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once or twice during this time, until the pieces are tender and nicely browned on the outside.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks for even cooking and browning.
- The cayenne pepper can be adjusted or omitted according to your spice preference.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Nonstick cooking spray helps prevent sticking but you can also line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- These roasted sweet potatoes are great served warm as a side or cold added to salads for extra flavor and texture.
