Simple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 4

When the main dish for dinner takes center stage, sometimes it’s nice to have some simple sides. It makes prepping and cooking a little easier for you, and the sides can still taste amazing!

Sweet potatoes can be dressed with simplistic salt and pepper, or drizzled with a fancy vinaigrette. Here is the simplistic recipe that allows the natural flavor and texture of the humble sweet potato to shine.

You will need a sharp knife to get into these bad boys. Sweet potatoes are hardy, for sure.

I used “cinnamon basil” I found at our local farmer’s market. It left a light cinnamon aftertaste that I thought was really nice, but I know that may not be readily available where you are. Use regular sweet basil, or another herb you love.

If I can get my hands on organic sweet potatoes, I purchase them. They are grown in soil, so it’s nice knowing there are little to zero pesticides.

I used honey, which can easily be subbed with maple syrup or agave syrup. Add more honey if you would like. I didn’t want my sweet potatoes super-sweet, but you can certainly add 1 or 2 tablespoons more to the sweet potatoes.

Love sweet potatoes? Check out my other recipes… Indian-Spiced Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Chipotle Sweet Potato Galette, and Sweet Potato Galette with Thyme.

Replace the garlic powder with ground cinnamon for a little bit more “warmth” to these sweet potatoes if you don’t want the garlic flavor.

Roasting the potatoes in the oven frees up your hands in the kitchen. Pop them into the oven while you prepare and cook the rest of your meal.

If none of these reasons draw you to make this simple roasted veggie, the fall orange pop of color on your table may bring a smile to your face.

Enjoy!