Description
Tender roasted sweet potatoes coated in olive oil, honey, and cinnamon, creating a sweet, warm, and slightly caramelized side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling after cooking
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a roasting tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil and honey, then sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Add cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicy kick.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans or walnuts before serving.
- For extra caramelization, roast at 400°F and check early.
- Not recommended for freezing due to texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
