Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 3 large; Red Garnet or Jewel varieties recommended; peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted; for the plain version)
• 0.75 tsp fine sea salt (use less if using table salt)
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar (firmly packed; for the plain version)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for the seasoned version)
• 0.25 tsp pepper (for the seasoned version)
• 0.5 tsp ground chili powder (for the seasoned version)
• 0.5 tsp paprika (for the seasoned version)
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin (for the seasoned version)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for the seasoned version)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Peel the sweet potatoes and cube them into 1/2-inch pieces.

3. 3

   For Plain Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to your largest sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar.

4. 4

   For Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to your largest sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

5. 5

   Toss the potatoes thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.

6. 6

   Spread the potatoes out in a single, even layer. Ensure no potatoes are overlapping to prevent them from steaming; use a second sheet pan if necessary.

7. 7

   Place in the oven and roast for a total of 27–35 minutes.

8. 8

   Flip the potatoes every 10–15 minutes (flipping every 10 minutes is recommended) to ensure even browning and caramelization on all sides.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven when the potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy/caramelized on the outside.

Notes

Use a large sheet pan (like a 15x21 inch) to give the potatoes plenty of room to roast rather than steam. Stick with orange or red-skinned sweet potatoes (like Red Garnet or Jewel) for a creamier, sweeter result. If using table salt instead of fine sea salt, reduce the amount slightly. For the seasoned version, you can substitute chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• roasted
• sweet potato
• healthy
• fall