Description
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon & Honey is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal with its warm, sweet aroma and caramelized exterior. With just a handful of ingredients, this simple recipe creates a delightful balance between the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes and the warm spice of cinnamon combined with honey. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual dinners, these roasted sweet potatoes are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into uniform, one-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling with extra honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup, approximately 150g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using maple syrup instead of honey or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.