Description
Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes combine tender roasted sweet potato cubes with a warm and fragrant glaze of honey and cinnamon. This flavorful and comforting side dish is simple to prepare, using just a few pantry staples. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions, it offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and spice with a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave syrup as a vegan alternative)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and perfect caramelization.
- Toss with Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the honey-cinnamon mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Roast to Perfection: Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting. The sweet potatoes should be tender inside with a crispy, golden exterior.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the full sweet and spicy aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Choose firm sweet potatoes free of soft spots for the best texture.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes for consistent roasting.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting for even crispness and golden color.
- Adjust honey quantity after roasting if you prefer a sweeter dish by drizzling more honey on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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