Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes (An Easy Holiday Side!)
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted sweet potatoes, perfect as a side dish for a holiday or weeknight meal. This easy, one-pan dish features 1-inch cubes of sweet potato tossed with olive oil, honey, and ground cinnamon. The potatoes are then roasted in a hot oven until they are tender and caramelized, and finished with an extra drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lay the cubed sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a roasting tray or baking sheet.
- Drizzle the oil, honey, and cinnamon over the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with a little more extra-virgin olive oil before serving.
Notes
- This is an incredibly simple and versatile side dish that pairs well with roasted meats or poultry, making it perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Arranging the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet is a key step that allows them to roast and caramelize properly, rather than steam.
- The balance of sweet honey and warm cinnamon perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
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