Best Jamaican Sweet Potato Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes (Peeled and cut into approximately 1/2-inch rounds.)
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 garlic (Pressed.)
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
• salt and pepper (To taste; the instructions also call for a pinch in the spice mixture.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into approximately 1/2-inch rounds, removing the brown skin.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

4. 4

   Add the sweet potato rounds to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.

5. 5

   Arrange the coated sweet potato rounds on the prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fully cooked.

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The source notes that the spice mixture can be adjusted to personal taste, including reducing or increasing the heat. It also discusses yellow yam as a possible alternative, but notes that yellow yam is starchier and nuttier and may change the dish's flavor and texture.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegetarian
• vegan
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• baked
• Caribbean
• Jamaican