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Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Jump to recipeSpice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurtis as comforting as it sounds. Sweet potatoes are roasted with the warm spices of coriander, smoked paprika and oregano to yield a crispy, sticky-sweet exterior with a tender middle. They are expertly paired with a bright, lemony, garlicky yogurt that cools down your taste buds. The fiber from the sweet potatoes and the protein from the Greek yogurt make this a nourishing side dish to any entree. Read below for our expert tips, including how to ensure perfectly roasted sweet potatoes every time.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!It’s important to stir the sweet potatoes while they roast so they will evenly brown and get that nice caramelization.Swapping the sweet potatoes for butternut squash would be a delicious variation.You can use this recipe as a base for a grain bowl served with grilled chicken or steak.For a fun twist, add the roasted sweet potatoes and garlicky yogurt to wraps or salads.Nutrition NotesSweet potatoesare packed with fiber, especially when you leave the skins on, like we do in this recipe. More fiber in your diet is beneficial for your digestive health.Greek yogurtis high in protein, which is essential for keeping you satiated after a meal.Garliccontains a compound called allicin, which is responsible for its pungent odor and its potential health benefits, including reducing inflammation.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

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Spice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurtis as comforting as it sounds. Sweet potatoes are roasted with the warm spices of coriander, smoked paprika and oregano to yield a crispy, sticky-sweet exterior with a tender middle. They are expertly paired with a bright, lemony, garlicky yogurt that cools down your taste buds. The fiber from the sweet potatoes and the protein from the Greek yogurt make this a nourishing side dish to any entree. Read below for our expert tips, including how to ensure perfectly roasted sweet potatoes every time.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!It’s important to stir the sweet potatoes while they roast so they will evenly brown and get that nice caramelization.Swapping the sweet potatoes for butternut squash would be a delicious variation.You can use this recipe as a base for a grain bowl served with grilled chicken or steak.For a fun twist, add the roasted sweet potatoes and garlicky yogurt to wraps or salads.Nutrition NotesSweet potatoesare packed with fiber, especially when you leave the skins on, like we do in this recipe. More fiber in your diet is beneficial for your digestive health.Greek yogurtis high in protein, which is essential for keeping you satiated after a meal.Garliccontains a compound called allicin, which is responsible for its pungent odor and its potential health benefits, including reducing inflammation.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

Spice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurtis as comforting as it sounds. Sweet potatoes are roasted with the warm spices of coriander, smoked paprika and oregano to yield a crispy, sticky-sweet exterior with a tender middle. They are expertly paired with a bright, lemony, garlicky yogurt that cools down your taste buds. The fiber from the sweet potatoes and the protein from the Greek yogurt make this a nourishing side dish to any entree. Read below for our expert tips, including how to ensure perfectly roasted sweet potatoes every time.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

Nutrition Notes

the ingredients to make the Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurt

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 poundssweet potatoes, scrubbed and cubed (½-inch; about7cups)3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1teaspoondried oregano1teaspoonsmoked paprika½teaspoonsaltplus ⅛ teaspoon, divided½teaspoonground coriander¼teaspoonground pepper1cupwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt1tablespoonwater1teaspoongratedlemon zest, plus more for garnish2teaspoonslemon juice3smallcloves garlic, grated on a microplane (about 1½ teaspoons)Fresh oregano leavesfor garnish (optional)

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Ingredients

2 poundssweet potatoes, scrubbed and cubed (½-inch; about7cups)

3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1teaspoondried oregano

1teaspoonsmoked paprika

½teaspoonsaltplus ⅛ teaspoon, divided

½teaspoonground coriander

¼teaspoonground pepper

1cupwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

1tablespoonwater

1teaspoongratedlemon zest, plus more for garnish

2teaspoonslemon juice

3smallcloves garlic, grated on a microplane (about 1½ teaspoons)

Fresh oregano leavesfor garnish (optional)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 425°F. Combine sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon each oregano and smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon each salt and coriander and ¼ teaspoon pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast, stirring once, until golden brown and fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodMeanwhile, combine 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, grated garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a small bowl; refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to use.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodSpread the yogurt sauce on a platter; arrange the roasted potatoes over the sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves and additional lemon zest, if desired.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodTo make aheadRefrigerate yogurt sauce (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 5 days.Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. You can prepare the sweet potatoes and the yogurt mixture 5 days before serving it; however, fresh is always best. For the best results, store the potatoes and the yogurt in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until you assemble the dish.These spicy sweet potatoes complement pretty much any main dish you can think of: roast beef or chicken, grilled pork—even a brunchfrittata.EatingWell.com, October 2024

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon each oregano and smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon each salt and coriander and ¼ teaspoon pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast, stirring once, until golden brown and fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodMeanwhile, combine 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, grated garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a small bowl; refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to use.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodSpread the yogurt sauce on a platter; arrange the roasted potatoes over the sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves and additional lemon zest, if desired.Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodTo make aheadRefrigerate yogurt sauce (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 5 days.Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. You can prepare the sweet potatoes and the yogurt mixture 5 days before serving it; however, fresh is always best. For the best results, store the potatoes and the yogurt in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until you assemble the dish.These spicy sweet potatoes complement pretty much any main dish you can think of: roast beef or chicken, grilled pork—even a brunchfrittata.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon each oregano and smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon each salt and coriander and ¼ teaspoon pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast, stirring once, until golden brown and fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

a photo of the sweet potatoes roasted on a baking sheet

Meanwhile, combine 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, grated garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a small bowl; refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to use.

a photo of the yogurt ingredients mixed together in a bowl

Spread the yogurt sauce on a platter; arrange the roasted potatoes over the sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves and additional lemon zest, if desired.

a photo of the roasted sweet potatoes on the garlicky yogurt

To make aheadRefrigerate yogurt sauce (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

To make ahead

Refrigerate yogurt sauce (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. You can prepare the sweet potatoes and the yogurt mixture 5 days before serving it; however, fresh is always best. For the best results, store the potatoes and the yogurt in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until you assemble the dish.These spicy sweet potatoes complement pretty much any main dish you can think of: roast beef or chicken, grilled pork—even a brunchfrittata.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. You can prepare the sweet potatoes and the yogurt mixture 5 days before serving it; however, fresh is always best. For the best results, store the potatoes and the yogurt in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until you assemble the dish.

These spicy sweet potatoes complement pretty much any main dish you can think of: roast beef or chicken, grilled pork—even a brunchfrittata.

EatingWell.com, October 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)231Calories9gFat33gCarbs6gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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