Description
These Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a flavorful and easy side dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of garlic, butter, and spices adds a delicious twist to traditional roasted sweet potatoes, making them a standout dish on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
- These pair well with roasted chicken or as a holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
