Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious side dish perfect for fall or holiday meals. The sweet and savory flavors combined with a hint of cinnamon make this dish a standout addition to any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- This dish is a great accompaniment to fall and holiday meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
