Description
Indulge in these Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes, a cozy side dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a delightful honey glaze and aromatic cinnamon. Perfect for any meal, these caramelized cubes are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (Beauregard or Jewel varieties)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (or kosher salt)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes under cold water. Peel them if desired, then cut into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss until every cube is coated in the honey-cinnamon mixture.
- Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, then toss or flip the sweet potatoes and return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Ensure not to overcrowd the baking sheet for optimal caramelization. You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar, and use different oils like melted coconut oil or unsalted butter.