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Oven-Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and colorful side dish made with purple sweet potatoes, dressed with fresh herbs and lemon.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs purple sweet potatoes (skin on, cleaned, cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • ¼ cup diced green onions
  • 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss the cut sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Spread them out in a single layer.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes and then toss, spreading them back out into a single layer. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until fork tender and starting to caramelize/brown around the edges.
  4. When the sweet potatoes come out of the oven, let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  5. Move the potatoes to the center of the baking sheet and drizzle/sprinkle over the diced green onions, minced fresh parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Gently toss to combine on the baking sheet. Alternatively, you can toss gently in a bowl.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe works well with other varieties of sweet potatoes.
  • For additional flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cayenne.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg