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Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes require just a few simple ingredients and are ready with minimal prep. They're a versatile, budget-friendly side dish that works well for meal prep and pairs with almost any main course.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Annie Holmes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium size sweet potatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice the sweet potato lengthwise and drizzle the cut side with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the sweet potato cut side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Rub the skin side of the potatoes with oil so it is completely covered. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast 30 minutes for a medium size potato. Potatoes are ready when they are fork tender and caramelized.

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Notes

Approximate cooking times:
Small sweet potatoes: 22-25 minutes
Medium sweet potatoes: 30-34 minutes
Large sweet potatoes: 40-44 minutes
Extra large sweet potatoes: 45-55 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 71mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 5.4g