How to Roast Sweet Potatoes: Basic Roast Sweet Potato Recipe

• 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or warmed coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. 2

   Peel sweet potatoes, if desired, or leave the sweet potato skins on (they're edible). Cut sweet potatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces. Sweet potato cubes are great for salads, while sweet potato wedges are an easy side dish. Whatever shape you choose, try to make the pieces the same size for even cooking.

3. 3

   Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss to evenly coat.

4. 4

   Bake until tender, crispy, and lightly charred, about 45 minutes, tossing about halfway through cooking time.

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