Meaningful Eats
Easy, Roasted Sweet Potatoes
6 servings
You only need 5 ingredients to make these simple roasted sweet potatoes! Deliciously seasoned and perfectly caramelized, these baked sweet potatoes are a healthy side that goes with so many meals.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Coconut Sugar Sweet Potatoes:
- 2-3 lbs sweet potatoes, sliced into medallions
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Chili-Cumin Sweet Potatoes:
- 2-3 lbs sweet potatoes cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons ghee or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into the desired shape.
- Place the slices in a mound on a baking sheet, pour the remaining ingredients on top, then mix everything together with your hands to evenly coat the slices. Spread the sweet potatoes into an even, single layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender. Enjoy!
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Notes
Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free!
Dairy-Free: Use oil, rather than ghee, to keep these dairy-free.
To Make-Ahead: Unlike other potatoes, sweet potatoes can be peeled and cut in advance. If prepping a few hours ahead, cover and store at room temperature. If prepping 1 day in advance, place slices in a bowl of water, cover, and refrigerate.
To Store: Let cool and then store baked sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes.
To Freeze: Cool, spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Place in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen in the oven at 350°F until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 43101IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg