These roasted sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and healthy. They have just three ingredients and are so easy to make. You can make these on repeat, you won’t get tired of them!
My Favorite veggie!
Yes, if I had to choose my favorite vegetable it would definitely be sweet potatoes.
Sometimes I wonder how such a sweet and delicious food can be a vegetable. It almost tastes like candy.
As sweet potatoes roast, they become sweeter, and sometimes the edges will even caramelize and look like a cooked brown sugar sauce. It’s magic if you ask me.
There are so many different ways to cook sweet potatoes. Roasting them seems to be a lot of people’s favorite, but you can also bake them whole, or boil them and turn them into mashed sweet potatoes.
Another great idea is sweet potato fries, or cutting them into really small cubes before roasting them and then adding them to salads. If you boil them and mash them they can serve well as baby food too.
There’s no shortage of meals that you can add roasted sweet potatoes to, and they’re a great staple to have on hand. I find that different meals go with different kinds of cooking techniques, but one thing is for sure, I never get bored of them!
roasted sweet potatoes need attention:
Never underestimate how delicious vegetables can be in a meal! Sometimes the main focus is on the proteins and sides and the vegetables are kind of like an afterthought. They can be too soggy or undercooked, or they might lack flavor and seasonings. Giving a little bit more attention to the vegetables will make you and your family love them more!
Take your time to make them heavenly:
Sweet potatoes take time to roast. Unlike softer vegetables like broccoli and squash, they really need some time to get that perfect texture. What makes them so good is being patient and keeping an eye on them as they roast. You can check to see how they look and flip them when they seem browned enough on one side. Covering them for some of the roasting process is one of the secrets to not needing loads of oil. All of these little extra steps make a big difference and are definitely worth the time!
sweet potatoes Are A great carb:
Sweet potatoes are carbohydrates, which can be good or bad depending on how you look at them. If you want a healthy carb that will digest slowly and keep you full, then they’re a perfect choice. If you’re looking for a low-calorie vegetable, you might not choose them.
Either way, I think it’s safe to say they are better than filling up on bread! But unlike other veggies, eating too many can pack on the calories, so choose a serving size that works for you and you’ll be fine.
Because they are a carb, you can make them with a protein and carb-free vegetable for dinner, and skip the rice or starch that you would normally make.
Serve them with:
- Salmon and broccoli.
- Chicken marbella and salad.
- Soft and juicy top of the rib and roasted veggies.
What to do with leftovers:
It’s never annoying to have leftover sweet potatoes – they go with so many meals! Here are some ideas:
- Adding them to any salad – think spinach leaves, tuna, avocado, and a balsamic dressing. Or romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a creamy dressing. They elevate any salad and become the highlight.
- You can use these as a snack! Enjoy them plain or you can top them with chummus or your favorite dip.
- Sweet potatoes can be frozen. Wrap them tightly or seal them in an airtight container and reheat them at a low temperature. They will come in so handy.
Heavenly Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Wash and peel your sweet potatoes. Slice them into thin rounds about 1/4 inch.
- Place sweet potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and turn the sweet potatoes over with a pair of tongs.
- Roast for another 20 minutes or until both sides are golden brown.
- Try slicing through one of the sweet potatoes to see if they are ready. If they are still hard, cover them with a piece of foil, lower the temperature to 350 degrees, and continue roasting for another 20 minutes or until they are soft.
