Roasted Sweet Potato Side or Main
๐ Cook Time: 40 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of roasted sweet potatoes with this versatile recipe that can serve as a side or main dish. Perfectly seasoned and caramelized, these sweet potatoes are bound to become a favorite at your table.
Recipe Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 60 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 135.9
- Fat Content: 4.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1212.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 5.8g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Sweet potatoes |
| 1 | Red bell pepper |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 2 tsp | Dried basil |
| 1 tsp | Sea salt |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1 1/2 | Cheese (optional) |
Instructions:
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Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, unless organic. If organic, simply wash well and cut.
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Cut the red bell pepper and red onion into a medium dice.
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Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
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In an 11×14-inch roasting pan, place the sweet potatoes, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with dried basil, sea salt, and garlic powder. Toss them in the pan to ensure even coating.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes begin to soften, usually about 20-25 minutes.
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Add the diced red bell pepper and red onion to the pan, and stir to combine with the sweet potatoes.
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Continue cooking until the onion caramelizes and the sweet potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes more.
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If desired, sprinkle cheese over the roasted vegetables and increase the oven temperature to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
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Return the pan to the oven and cook until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
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Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish or a hearty main course.
Enjoy the tantalizing blend of flavors and textures in this roasted sweet potato dish, perfect for any occasion!
