Tender Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printer-friendly)

Golden sweet potato cubes roasted with olive oil and aromatic spices for a crisp finish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (approx. 28 oz)

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and 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 the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden, caramelized, and tender.
05 - Serve immediately as a side dish or incorporate into salads, grain bowls, or tacos.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're impossibly easy to make but taste like you spent actual effort in the kitchen.
  • The edges get crispy while the insides stay tender, giving you that textural magic that makes people go back for seconds.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, so they work for literally everyone at your table.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan is the quickest way to end up with steamed rather than roasted potatoes, and you'll be disappointed.
  • Turning them halfway through actually matters, it's the difference between a few golden edges and fully caramelized cubes.
03 -
  • Use uniform cube sizes so everything roasts at the same speed and gets golden together.
  • Resist the urge to stir too much, just one good flip halfway through prevents them from browning unevenly.
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