Description
This Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a deliciously sweet and spiced side dish, perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meals. Tender roasted sweet potato cubes coated in a warm cinnamon honey glaze and baked to golden perfection, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning & Glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking during roasting.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes to ensure evenly sized pieces that roast uniformly. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the sweet potatoes: Drizzle olive oil over the cubed sweet potatoes and toss well to coat them evenly. Then add the honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Toss again until all the cubes are evenly covered with the honey-cinnamon mixture, ensuring flavor in every bite.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving some space between the cubes for even cooking and caramelization.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through, flip the cubes using a spatula to allow all sides to brown nicely. Bake until the sweet potatoes are golden, slightly crispy on the edges, and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired to add a pop of green and a fresh herbal note. Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish that complements various main courses.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato cubes are uniform in size to promote even cooking.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- To make this dish gluten free, verify that all ingredients used are certified gluten free, though sweet potatoes and spices naturally contain no gluten.
- This recipe can be doubled easily, just use a larger baking sheet or roast in batches.
