Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. A quick and easy side dish recipe that balances sweetness with a hint of heat.
Servings 4
Calories 139kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp refined coconut oil *or olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper *optional
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Next, over low heat in a small saucepan, melt together the coconut oil, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Meanwhile, slice your potatoes into thin rounds, a ¼ inch thick, and transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet.
- Pour the maple mixture over the potatoes and toss well to coat them. Arrange the potatoes in an even layer spaced out on the sheet.
- Then place the baking sheet in the oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes per side until browned along the edges and soft in the center.
- Serve warm.
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Storage tips
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating is easy. Just pop into a microwave or back in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9220IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.4mg