Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable version)

Tender sweet potato cubes roasted until golden and caramelized with warm spices and olive oil.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 lbs 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 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not crowded for proper caramelization.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until golden brown, caramelized at edges, and tender throughout.
05 - Serve immediately as a side dish or incorporate into salads, grain bowls, or tacos.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The edges get impossibly crispy while the centers stay creamy, creating that perfect texture contrast
  • Smoked paprika adds this subtle depth that makes people ask whats in them
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed potatoes instead of roasted ones
  • Letting them roast undisturbed for the first 15 minutes helps develop that beautiful caramelization
03 -
  • Cutting the cubes into uniform sizes ensures they all cook at the same rate
  • Preheating the baking sheet for five minutes before adding the potatoes gives you an extra crispy start
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