Healthy Recipes Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Sweet Potato Side Dishes Roasted Sweet Potatoes 5.0 (5) 3 Reviews This incredibly simple and quick roasted sweet potatoes recipe relies on the most basic of seasonings: olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve it with your favorite main dish for a quick weeknight meal. By Jessie Shafer, RD Jessie Shafer, RD Jessie Shafer is a registered dietitian and content creator at The Real Food Dietitians. For the last 20 years, Jessie has worked in food and health publishing, holding the roles of editor-in-chief of Delicious Living magazine and senior nutrition editor for Diabetic Living magazine, and the Director of Influence & Health Education at New Hope Network in Boulder, Colorado. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy? Sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates for energy, fiber to keep things moving through your gut and a little bit of plant protein. They're loaded with vitamin A and also offer a good amount of vitamin C and potassium. The type of fiber in sweet potatoes is resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic, feeding your beneficial gut bacteria. Sweet potatoes have been associated with a healthy heart, gut and eyes. Tips from the Test Kitchen What Herbs Go Well with Sweet Potatoes? This simple recipe calls for just salt and pepper, but you don't have to stop there. You can jazz up sweet potatoes with herbs, spices, nuts and even cheese after (or before) they're done roasting. Dried spices like chili powder or smoked paprika pair nicely with roasted sweet potatoes and are best added before they hit the oven. Fresh herbs like thyme, basil or rosemary lend the most flavor when they're added after the sweet potatoes are done roasting. Tossing chopped nuts or crumbled cheese like goat cheese or blue cheese with roasted sweet potatoes a few minutes after they leave the oven is a great way to add flavor and texture. What Should I Serve with Sweet Potatoes? This easy side dish can be prepared for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with many main dishes. Crispy Roast Chicken, Steak au Poivre, Skillet Lemon-Garlic Salmon and Lemon-Balsamic Chicken Thighs make a delicious accompaniment to these roasted sweet potatoes. Roasted sweet potatoes can also be incorporated into other dishes, like Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole, Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil, Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash and Sweet Potato Hummus. Frequently Asked Questions What Is a Prepared Baking Sheet? We line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray before the sweet potatoes are added to the pan. Since the oven is on the hot side (425°F), the foil acts as a layer of insulation that will prevent over-browning. (Plus it will make cleanup a lot easier!) In order for the sweet potatoes to cook evenly, you'll have to turn them once halfway through cooking. A layer of cooking spray on the pan makes this a whole lot easier and prevents the potatoes from sticking. Why Cook Potatoes with Skin On? While you can peel your sweet potatoes, we prefer to leave the skin on. This saves time and also adds flavor and texture as well as a boost of fiber. If you're leaving the peel on, be sure to scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush or clean scrubber sponge to remove any dirt and debris. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S., Hilary Meyer and Jan Valdez Preethi Venkatram Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), scrubbed 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Cut unpeeled sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Preethi Venkatram Toss sweet potatoes with oil, kosher salt and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy on cut sides and tender inside, turning once. Preethi Venkatram Equipment Large rimmed baking sheet Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 85 Calories 2g Fat 17g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2/3 cup Calories 85 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 3% Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 11584IU 232% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 9mcg 2% Sodium 168mg 7% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 21mg 5% Potassium 276mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved