Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Oven-roasted sweet potato cubes with olive oil and warm spices, crispy edges and tender inside.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

→ Seasonings & Oils

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until uniformly coated.
03 - Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding crowding.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until edges are caramelized and the cubes are tender.
05 - Serve immediately as a side dish or incorporate into salads, grain bowls, or tacos.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spices create this gorgeous reddish coating that makes them look restaurant worthy
  • They reheat surprisingly well for meal prep lunches
  • Impossible to mess up even when youre cooking while exhausted
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed soggy potatoes instead of roasted ones
  • Turning them halfway through prevents one side from burning while the other stays pale
  • They keep cooking slightly after you pull them out so dont wait until they look completely done
03 -
  • Cut your cubes as evenly as possible so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the oven fully preheat or the texture will suffer
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