Description
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful dish that combines vibrant sweet potatoes with honey and exotic spices, creating a sweet and savory flavor experience reminiscent of Moroccan markets.
Ingredients
Scale
3–4 large Sweet Potatoes
1/4 cup Honey
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Wash and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes
- In a large bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), sea salt, and black pepper
- Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl and coat them evenly with the honey mixture
- Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, toss them, and then continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the baking sheet for optimal roasting.
Quality of honey makes a significant difference in flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg