Simple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Oven-roasting frees up your cooktop and your hands to work on other dinner dishes. Simple ingredients allow the sweet potato's natural flavors to shine.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 - 3/4" pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, see Notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Set aside.
- Place the potatoes, oil, butter, honey, and spices into a gallon zip-top bag, seal the bag, and shake to evenly coat the potatoes.
- Scatter the potatoes evenly in one layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned.
- Finish with the sprinkling of herbs.
Notes
The nutrition chart was calculated with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
I used “cinnamon basil” from our farmer’s market. You can use regular sweet basil, or your favorite herb, or none at all.
Instead of the dry spices listed in the ingredient list, you can substitute with your favorite all-purpose seasoning.
Add some diced onion to the potatoes for some extra flavor and bulk.
If you use a salt other than kosher salt, adjust your amounts. Even sea salt has a higher sodium content. Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
222.45
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.66
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
2.01
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.32
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.1
g
Cholesterol
7.34
mg
2
%
Sodium
565.93
mg
25
%
Potassium
626.63
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
43.51
g
15
%
Fiber
5.59
g
23
%
Sugar
14.07
g
16
%
Protein
3.01
g
6
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
58.42
mg
6
%
Iron
1.22
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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