Description
This easy and vibrant roasted purple sweet potato recipe enhances the tuber’s natural nutty sweetness with minimal ingredients. The high-heat roast caramelizes the edges, making it a healthy and versatile side dish packed with antioxidants.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs purple sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, keeping skin on if desired.
- Toss cubes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional herbs until evenly coated.
- Spread on baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Roast for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and fork-tender.
Notes
For best texture and flavor, avoid overcrowding the pan—use two pans if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted purple sweet potatoes, healthy side dish, vegan, antioxidant-rich, colorful vegetables