Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This roasted sweet potato recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. They make a great side dish or can be enjoyed as a main meal. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown.

Potential changes & improvements

There are many ways you can change and improve this recipe. Here are a few ideas:

• Add other seasonings to the sweet potatoes, such as garlic powder, onion powder or cumin.
• Roast the sweet potatoes with other vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips or Brussels sprouts.
• Serve the roasted sweet potatoes with a dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, BBQ sauce or honey mustard.

What other food it works well with

Roasted sweet potatoes go well with many different foods. Here are a few ideas:

• Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or steak.
• Add to a salad for a filling lunch or light dinner.
• Enjoy as a snack with a dipping sauce.

Common Mistakes

Here are a few common mistakes people make when making roasted sweet potatoes:

• Not peeling the sweet potatoes before cutting them into cubes. Peeling the sweet potatoes is important so that they will cook evenly.
• Cutting the sweet potatoes into too small or too large of pieces. Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes that are about 1-2 inches in size.
• Not roasting the sweet potatoes long enough. Roast the sweet potatoes until they are tender and golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Here is the nutritional information for this recipe:

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 610 mg
• Carbohydrates: 21 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Protein: 2 g

*Allergens: Sweet potatoes