Description
These roasted sweet potatoes are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to make. With vibrant colors and a hint of spice, they make the perfect side for a quick dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or ½ teaspoon cinnamon)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and toss them with olive oil, garlic powder (or cinnamon), salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast for 35-40 minutes or until fork tender, stirring after the first 20 minutes.
Notes
For a different flavor, try using cinnamon instead of garlic powder.
Make sure to cut the sweet potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg