Description
A delightful dish showcasing the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes enhanced with honey and lemon for a perfect side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the chopped sweet potatoes with olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey until well coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer.
- Roast for about 25 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or cayenne pepper. Drizzle additional honey before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: honey roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato recipes, side dishes
