Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a flavorful side dish featuring tender sweet potato cubes roasted to golden perfection with aromatic herbs, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Use fresh sage or oregano instead of rosemary and thyme.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey before roasting for extra sweetness.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta or goat cheese after roasting.
- Mix in roasted garlic cloves for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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