Description
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish combining natural sweetness and savory warmth. Roasted to perfection with a honey (natural) glaze, fresh rosemary, and warm cinnamon, these vibrant orange sweet potatoes have tender interiors and caramelized edges. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to make with basic wholesome ingredients that create a flavorful, colorful, and versatile accompaniment to many main courses.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into evenly sized cubes
- 3 tablespoons honey (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and peel them if preferred. Cut into evenly sized cubes to ensure consistent roasting.
- Mix the Glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey (natural), olive oil, sea salt, ground cinnamon, black pepper, and finely chopped fresh rosemary to create a balanced sweet and savory glaze.
- Coat the Sweet Potatoes: Gently toss the cubed sweet potatoes in the glaze so each piece is lightly covered, ensuring even caramelization during roasting.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the coated sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange them in a single layer to allow air circulation and crisp up the edges.
- Roast to Perfection: Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve even golden-brown color. The sweet potatoes should be tender on the inside with caramelized edges.
Notes
- Choose similar-sized cubes for even cooking and to prevent burning or undercooking.
- Use fresh herbs like rosemary for optimal aroma and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming and to encourage crispy edges.
- Flip the sweet potatoes gently halfway through roasting to maintain the glaze.
- Adjust the amount of honey (natural) gradually to reach your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, honey roasted sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables, side dish, easy recipe, gluten free, plant-based, fall recipe