Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
This roasted purple sweet potatoes recipe is easy to prepare, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or part of your main meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large purple sweet potatoes Okinawan or Stokes variety
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
- Fresh herbs for garnish rosemary, thyme, or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the purple sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Peel them if desired.
- Slice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized rounds or wedges.
- Toss the slices in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Spread the sweet potato pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread the sweet potato slices out to avoid overcrowding.
- Experiment with different spice blends to customize the flavor profile.