Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)

Caramelized sweet potato cubes roasted with olive oil and smoky spices for a crisp, tender bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 28 oz), 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the edges and creamy inside—the kind of texture contrast that makes people ask for the recipe at dinner.
  • Takes barely 40 minutes total, with most of that being hands-off oven time while you do something else.
  • One bowl, one sheet pan, and you've got a side dish that works with almost anything from grilled fish to grain bowls.
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the enemy—I learned this the hard way by making a sad, steamed batch instead of the golden masterpiece I was expecting.
  • Halfway through roasting, actually move the potatoes around; the ones touching the pan will caramelize better, so rotation is key to even browning.
03 -
  • If you notice the edges are browning too fast before the insides are tender, lower the heat slightly and give them more time—every oven is a little different.
  • Prep the potatoes ahead of time and store them in water in the fridge; they'll stay bright and won't oxidize, so you can roast them whenever you're ready.
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