Roasted sweet potato is a delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal. It’s a flavor-packed answer to starchy foods. Colorful, quick, and easy to make.
There is no doubt that sweet potatoes are so tasty. They’re also a very versatile veggie because you can have a sweet potato for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.
I like to eat them at lunch with a green salad and some kind of fish. Some other delicious sweet potato recipes for you to try are Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet, Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe and Sweet Potato, Kale and Shrimp Skillet.
Roasted sweet potato is a recipe that nearly anyone will enjoy. It is naturally gluten, nut, and dairy free. It’s Whole30 approved and a great alternative to white potatoes.
The crispy outside and tender, fluffy inside is flavored with paprika and garlic powder. Roasted sweet potatoes are super flavorful, so they just need a little spice to perfect this dish.
Do you need to peel them?
This is completely a personal preference. Just like with white potatoes, you may prefer the skin on or off, and you can roast them either way.
I take the time to peel my sweet potatoes. The skin can get chewy while roasting. You can peel just some of the skin so you still have some crispy bits, peel them completely, or make this a super quick side dish by not peeling them at all.
Especially if you don’t peel them, be sure to wash and scrub the potatoes well to remove any leftover dirt.
You also have choices about the shape to cut the sweet potato in. In this roasted sweet potato recipe, I dice my potatoes into one-inch chunks that are perfect for roasting. They end up crispy but not burnt, yet fully cooked. They are also easy to throw into other dishes or are a perfect bite-sized piece.
However, you could cut them into discs or wedges. If your pieces are larger, they will take more time to completely cook.
How to make roasted sweet potato
This savory side dish can roast while you cook the rest of your dinner.
- Combine the seasonings, tossing well.
- Spread cut sweet potato on a baking sheet.
- Pour olive oil over the potatoes
- Sprinkle with seasoning.
- Toss the potatoes to completely cover them with the seasoning.
- Spread the potatoes on the tray in an even layer. Try not to let them touch, so all the edges have a chance to crisp.
- Bake for about 35 minutes at 425°F. At this high temperature, the outside of the potatoes slightly chars, and the inside cooks slowly but completely. Flip them about every ten minutes so they bake evenly. They are done when they are tender and browned.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
What does roasted sweet potato pair well with?
Roasted sweet potato is a versatile and flavorful dish. It’s a great accompaniment to any protein-packed meal. But it also pairs well with other foods.
Try combining your roasted sweet potatoes with these dishes:
- Cut into long strips, they make a great substitute for French fries
- Scrambled eggs
- Mexican bowls with rice and beans
- Buddha bowls with veggies and grains
- In a salad of roasted veggies with a light vinaigrette
I also love serving sweet potatoes with Salmon Recipes and Cabbage and Sausage Skillet Recipe. Want a second side dish that complements this for a large dinner? Try this Spinach Fruit Salad Recipe.
More side dishes to try:
- Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mayo Mustard Dressing
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipe
- Easy Roasted Potato Salad
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Butternut Squash Mash
- Easy Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
I hope you can give this recipe a try and let me know in the comments below how it was.
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Roasted Sweet Potato
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1lb) peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cube pieces.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper together in a small bowl, and toss very well.
- In a large baking sheet, add sweet potato and pour olive oil all over it. Add the seasoning mixture on top and toss to coat all the sweet potatoes.
- Using your hands, spread out the sweet potatoes to arrange in an even layer. Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and browned. Don't forget to flip the sweet potatoes every 10 minutes. I fliped my sweet potapoes 3 times.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy 😉
Tips
- Cut the sweet potatoes as uniformly as possible so they roast evenly.
- You can peel the sweet potatoes or leave the skin on. If leaving the skin on, make sure to wash and dry the potatoes first.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- To store: Store roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat this in the microwave or oven.
- To freeze: Once cooled, you can freeze the potatoes in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Charlene says
Never thought to combine sweet potatoes and cashews but this sounds good. I would think the cashews would burn before the potatoes were done though.
Olivia Ribas says
This combo works very well. You will like it 😉
Charlene says
Hi Olivia,
I made this for dinner and it was a lovely combination. I think just a hint of cinnamon would be a nice addition. I was really afraid the cashews would burn, so I roasted them in a different pan. They took only about 10 minutes. Thanks for the recipe!
Olivia Ribas says
I am so glad it turned out well. Thanks for letting me know 😉
Tash says
Omg I am in loveeee with your blog! You have such great taste – really similar to mine. I also posted a recipe for sweet potato and nuts, although I used hazlenuts and added goats cheese. I am going crazy over all of your recipes! Added to blogroll! 🙂
Olivia Ribas says
Thanks you so much for your compliment! Glad you like my blog!I visited your blog and I love too 😉
Thanks for stopping by!
Donna DeVane says
Um yummy. I love sweet potatoes. Will give this a try. Thank you.
Regina says
Thank you I love seasoning on my sweet potatoes. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks again.
Olivia Ribas says
You’re very welcome!