Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By Lidey Heuck

Updated October 14, 2024

  • Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
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Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rating
5(566)
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These easy roasted sweet potatoes make for a quick side dish or a delicious addition to grain bowls and salads. For added flavor, sprinkle with thyme, rosemary or sage, or a pinch of warm spices, such as curry powder, cumin or cinnamon. The directions call for peeling the potatoes, but feel free to leave the skins on to save a step — they become tender and soft when roasted. To prevent any wobbling and safely cut the sweet potatoes, slice a thin strip to create a flat edge before dicing. If you plan to double this recipe, use two sheet pans to avoid overcrowding. 

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (3 medium potatoes)

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

  • Black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or sage, or 1 teaspoon dried (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

46 grams carbs; 287 calories; 7 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 554 milligrams sodium; 4 grams protein; 9 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Place the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, salt, a few grinds (or shakes) of black pepper and the thyme, if using, and toss well.

  3. Step 3

    Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway, until fork tender and caramelized. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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B Dawson

Please become more aware of how much plastic is used once and then thrown away. Use a bowl and wash it. It may take more time but the environment will be a tiny bit better off!

Toni

I have put all ingredients in large plastic bag and shaken it to coat oil evenly before baking. Time saver.

Anon

I use Mason jars.

EmileG

So.... plastic is used in this recipe? I didn't see that - looks like they use a spatula in the video. & this is one of the simplest and easiest recipes with sweet potatoes, and very satisfying, too! EmileG

ccfca

This is my go-to for basic roasted sweet potatoes and I’ve made it many times. It’s always good with fresh thyme, a dash of hot chili flakes and freshly ground pepper. Tonight, I made it a meal by serving it on top of a bed of mixed greens and then threw a fried egg on top. Delicious.

peter

This is amazing with some cumin and honey!

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