Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printer Friendly)

Crispy, caramelized sweet potato cubes seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin for a perfect side dish.

# What You Need:

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01 - 2.8 lbs (about 4 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

→ Seasonings & Oils

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not crowded to promote even caramelization.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until potatoes are golden brown with caramelized edges and tender throughout.
05 - Serve immediately as a side dish or incorporate into salads, grain bowls, or tacos.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spice blend hits smoky, savory, and slightly sweet notes that make these impossible to stop eating
  • They reheat beautifully for meal prep, actually developing even more flavor overnight
  • Naturally vegan and gluten free but satisfying enough to please everyone at the table
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the number one mistake home cooks make, leading to steamed instead of roasted potatoes
  • Resist the urge to flip more than once, because disturbing them too frequently prevents proper caramelization
03 -
  • Cut your cubes as uniformly as possible to ensure everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Leave the sweet potatoes undisturbed for the first 15 minutes of roasting to develop a good crust
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