Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Name: Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes (3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes); 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; Optional: 1 teaspoon chili powder or freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Roasted sweet potatoes are truly delicious, and so easy to make! This healthy recipe will become your new favorite side dish. Recipe yields 4 side servings.

⏱ 40 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 30min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 6

Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbs sweet potatoes (3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder or freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional
¼ tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Either scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat dry, or peel them (I generally peel mine). To slice, use a sharp chef’s knife to cut them into 1-inch thick rounds. Then, cut up each round to make 1-inch cubes. The “cubes” won’t be perfectly even, but that’s ok.
Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil on top. If using, sprinkle the chili pepper or several twists of freshly ground black pepper on top, followed by the salt. Toss until the sweet potatoes are all evenly coated in oil, and arrange them in a single layer.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelizing at the edges. Serve while warm. Leftover sweet potatoes will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days. Gently reheat in the microwave or oven if desired.

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