Recipe Background
Once you taste Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes you'll be wondering if they are a side dish or a dessert. On the one hand, they are potatoes, which are traditionally served as a side. On the other hand, they've been roasted caramelized delicious with plenty of brown sugar to accent their natural sweetness — you could convince yourself you're eating dessert early. In either case, you'll fall in love with Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes!
Once you taste Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes you'll be wondering if they are a side dish or a dessert. On the one hand, they are potatoes, which are traditionally served as a side. On the other hand, they've been roasted caramelized delicious with plenty of brown sugar to accent their natural sweetness — you could convince yourself you're eating dessert early. In either case, you'll fall in love with Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar lightly packed
- fresh parsley leaves optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a large sheet pan.
- Add the melted coconut oil, the salt, and the brown sugar on top, tossing to coat the sweet potatoes.
- Spread the sweet potatoes out to arrange in an even layer. Be sure the potatoes have space so they do not steam.
- Roast, flipping every 10-15 minutes, until golden-brown and caramelized, about 27-35 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the pan from the oven.
- Serve topped with the fresh parsley leaves.
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