Description
Craving a cozy and healthy side dish? These Roasted Sweet Potatoes bring the perfect balance of crispy edges, caramelized flavor, and tender insides—all with minimal ingredients and effort. Whether you’re after quick breakfast ideas, a colorful healthy snack, or need an easy recipe for dinner, this one hits all the right notes. The smoky paprika, garlic, and olive oil elevate each bite, making it a staple in any collection of easy dinner ideas or food ideas for the week.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
4. Spread on baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they’re not crowded.
5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy on edges and fork-tender.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the pan—use two sheets if needed.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili flakes for a fun flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, roasted sweet potatoes, food ideas, dinner ideas