Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, bursting with flavor! This simple side dish complements a garlic pork roast beautifully, making it ideal for a hearty and delicious dinner. Elevates any meal with its sweet and savory notes. Get ready for fall flavors!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 93.2 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and halve 2 large sweet potatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast alongside your garlic pork roast (or separately) for 40-50 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

1g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Roasted Sweet Potatoes takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Roasted Sweet Potatoes has approximately 93.2 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Roasted Sweet Potatoes are Sweet Potatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil, Thyme, Salt & Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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