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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tender, caramelized sweet potatoes roasted with warm spices and a buttery brown sugar glaze. Soft on the inside with lightly crisp edges, they’re a simple, cozy side dish that pairs with just about anything.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Holiday Sides, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil until lightly coated.
  • Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Melt butter and mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Drizzle over potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast 45–60 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  • Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Add cayenne for heat or use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a richer flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 25.8gProtein: 1.8gFat: 5.3gSaturated Fat: 1.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 25mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 10g
Keyword Brown Sugar, cinnamon, easy side, oven roasted, roasted sweet potatoes