Description
Honey butter roasted sweet potatoes offer a delightful blend of natural sweetness and savory richness, enhanced by creamy honey and butter. This easy-to-prepare side dish is perfect for any occasion, packed with vitamins and antioxidants for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes with melted butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown on the edges.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or black pepper for a subtle kick.
- Consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Leftovers can be mashed for frittatas, blended into soup, or used in a hash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredient amounts)
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 5-7g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg