Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(13)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 pounds small sweet potatoes, scrubbed, patted dry, and cut into 2-inch chunks
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Step 3
Place sweet potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in olive oil mixture and gently toss to combine.
Step 4
Place into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until fork tender, stirring halfway. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Step 5
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Use a good quality sheet pan for even cooking and avoid warping.
Leave the skin on for added fiber and moisture.
Cut sweet potatoes in uniform size for even cooking.
Bake directly on the sheet pan for caramelization.
