Description
Delicious roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with a blend of sweet and savory spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. A large unlined black sheet pan works best for this recipe.
- Wash, peel (if desired), and cut sweet potatoes into ¾-inch cubes.
- Toss sweet potatoes with oil and salt directly on the sheet pan.
- Evenly drizzle the maple syrup over the potatoes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss well.
- Evenly sprinkle all seasonings over the potatoes and toss well.
- Spread evenly in a single layer (use two pans if necessary).
- Bake for 10 minutes, toss carefully, then continue baking for around 10-15 minutes until golden brown and tender. Increase heat to 425°F for last 5 minutes if desiring a deeper roast.
Notes
- Amount needed depends on the “saltiness” of your specific salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup