This recipe yields perfectly tender and flavorful roasted sweet potatoes.
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional:
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare sweet potatoes:
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. This helps prevent them from exploding in the oven.
- Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
- Season:
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato halves with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add any optional seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and rosemary.
- Roast:
- Arrange the sweet potato halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting for even cooking.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish, in salads, or as a healthy snack.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra flavor, try adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the sweet potatoes before roasting.
- Add some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Stuff the roasted sweet potatoes with toppings like black beans, salsa, or Greek yogurt.
Enjoy!