Active Time:10 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:10 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:4 servings
Yield:
4 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Preethi Venkatram
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundsweet potatoes (about 2 medium), scrubbed1 ½teaspoonsolive oil¼teaspoonkosher salt⅛teaspoonground pepper
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Ingredients
1poundsweet potatoes (about 2 medium), scrubbed
1 ½teaspoonsolive oil
¼teaspoonkosher salt
⅛teaspoonground pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Cut unpeeled sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Toss sweet potatoes with oil, kosher salt and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy on cut sides and tender inside, turning once.
EquipmentLarge rimmed baking sheet
Equipment
Large rimmed baking sheet
Frequently Asked QuestionsSweet potatoes provide complex carbohydratesfor energy, fiber to keep things moving through your gut and a little bit of plant protein. They’re loaded with vitamin A and also offer a good amount of vitamin C and potassium. The type of fiber in sweet potatoes isresistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic, feeding your beneficial gut bacteria. Sweet potatoes have been associated with a healthy heart, gut and eyes.This simple recipe calls for just salt and pepper, but you don’t have to stop there. You can jazz up sweet potatoes withherbs, spices, nuts and even cheese after (or before) they’re done roasting. Dried spices like chili powder or smoked paprika pair nicely with roasted sweet potatoes and are best added before they hit the oven. Fresh herbs like thyme, basil or rosemary lend the most flavor when they’re added after the sweet potatoes are done roasting. Tossing chopped nuts or crumbled cheese like goat cheese or blue cheese with roasted sweet potatoes a few minutes after they leave the oven is a great way to add flavor and texture.This easy side dish can be prepared for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with many main dishes.Crispy Roast Chicken,Steak au Poivre,Skillet Lemon-Garlic SalmonandLemon-Balsamic Chicken Thighsmake a delicious accompaniment to these roasted sweet potatoes.Roasted sweet potatoes can also be incorporated into other dishes, likeSweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole,Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil,Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato HashandSweet Potato Hummus.We line a large rimmedbaking sheetwith foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray before the sweet potatoes are added to the pan. Since the oven is on the hot side (425°F), the foil acts as a layer of insulation that will prevent over-browning. (Plus it will make cleanup a lot easier!) In order for the sweet potatoes to cook evenly, you’ll have to turn them once halfway through cooking. A layer of cooking spray on the pan makes this a whole lot easier and prevents the potatoes from sticking.While you can peel your sweet potatoes, we prefer to leave the skin on. This saves time and also adds flavor and texture as well as a boost of fiber. If you’re leaving the peel on, be sure to scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush or clean scrubber sponge to remove any dirt and debris.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydratesfor energy, fiber to keep things moving through your gut and a little bit of plant protein. They’re loaded with vitamin A and also offer a good amount of vitamin C and potassium. The type of fiber in sweet potatoes isresistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic, feeding your beneficial gut bacteria. Sweet potatoes have been associated with a healthy heart, gut and eyes.
This simple recipe calls for just salt and pepper, but you don’t have to stop there. You can jazz up sweet potatoes withherbs, spices, nuts and even cheese after (or before) they’re done roasting. Dried spices like chili powder or smoked paprika pair nicely with roasted sweet potatoes and are best added before they hit the oven. Fresh herbs like thyme, basil or rosemary lend the most flavor when they’re added after the sweet potatoes are done roasting. Tossing chopped nuts or crumbled cheese like goat cheese or blue cheese with roasted sweet potatoes a few minutes after they leave the oven is a great way to add flavor and texture.
This easy side dish can be prepared for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with many main dishes.Crispy Roast Chicken,Steak au Poivre,Skillet Lemon-Garlic SalmonandLemon-Balsamic Chicken Thighsmake a delicious accompaniment to these roasted sweet potatoes.Roasted sweet potatoes can also be incorporated into other dishes, likeSweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole,Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil,Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato HashandSweet Potato Hummus.
This easy side dish can be prepared for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with many main dishes.Crispy Roast Chicken,Steak au Poivre,Skillet Lemon-Garlic SalmonandLemon-Balsamic Chicken Thighsmake a delicious accompaniment to these roasted sweet potatoes.
Roasted sweet potatoes can also be incorporated into other dishes, likeSweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole,Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil,Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato HashandSweet Potato Hummus.
We line a large rimmedbaking sheetwith foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray before the sweet potatoes are added to the pan. Since the oven is on the hot side (425°F), the foil acts as a layer of insulation that will prevent over-browning. (Plus it will make cleanup a lot easier!) In order for the sweet potatoes to cook evenly, you’ll have to turn them once halfway through cooking. A layer of cooking spray on the pan makes this a whole lot easier and prevents the potatoes from sticking.
While you can peel your sweet potatoes, we prefer to leave the skin on. This saves time and also adds flavor and texture as well as a boost of fiber. If you’re leaving the peel on, be sure to scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush or clean scrubber sponge to remove any dirt and debris.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)85Calories2gFat17gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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