Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Name: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Sweet potatoes roasted with olive oil and warm spices until caramelized and tender. A versatile side that works for weeknights and holiday tables alike.

40 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2

Peel and cut 2 lbs peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
3

Toss sweet potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
4

Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
5

Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.
6

Serve garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

Questions

How long does Roasted Sweet Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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