Description
Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish featuring tender, caramelized sweet potato cubes coated with a sweet and warming blend of honey and cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holiday meals or any cozy dinner and can be made vegan by substituting maple syrup for honey.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until all the pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow even roasting and caramelization.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they roast evenly and develop a tender, caramelized exterior.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a fresh touch, and serve them warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For a deeper and more complex flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup without altering the flavor profile significantly.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or can be an excellent addition to a festive holiday spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
