Description
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes combine tender, caramelized sweet potato cubes with a warm honey glaze infused with cinnamon and subtle black pepper. This easy baked side dish is quick to prepare, healthy, and versatile, making it perfect to complement a variety of main courses or to enjoy on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp honey (natural)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized 1-inch cubes to ensure uniform cooking and caramelization.
- Mix the glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together honey (natural), olive oil, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth.
- Coat the sweet potatoes: Add the sweet potato cubes to the bowl with the glaze. Toss gently and thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the honey mixture.
- Arrange and roast: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle fresh rosemary over the top if using. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy their tender texture and flavorful glaze.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces for even roasting.
- Use fresh honey (natural) for a richer aroma and better coating.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow crisp edges.
- Flip sweet potatoes halfway through roasting for even color.
- Adjust honey and cinnamon to your taste before roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, cinnamon sweet potatoes, healthy side dish, easy dinner side
