Savory, sweet, and just a little bit spicy
These Roasted Cinnamon Garlic Sweet Potatoes are savory, sweet, and just a little bit spicy. Diced sweet potatoes are tossed in garlic-infused olive oil then seasoned with cinnamon, Kosher salt, black pepper, and an optional pinch of cayenne (if you like a little heat), then roasted until tender and lightly caramelized. This tasty side dish takes just minutes of prep work and finishes in the oven for a totally easy hands-off dish.
What should I serve these Roasted Cinnamon Garlic Sweet Potatoes with?
I love to serve these roasted sweet potatoes with simple mains such as roasted or grilled chicken, pork, beef, or fish. They work wonderfully alongside other veggies for a delicious and easy sheet pan dinner. They are also really tasty for breakfast alongside eggs and your favorite breakfast meat, or to make a delicious breakfast bowl with quinoa, eggs, and a swirl of yogurt or Easy Labneh Cheese. Some specific dinner and breakfast recipes that they pair really well with are:
- Sloppy Joe Bowls
- Fall Frittata with Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Kale
- Kitchen Sink Frittata
- Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
- Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
- Salmon with Whisky Cream Sauce and Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower
- Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri
What tools do I need to make this recipe?
- A cutting board
- A chef's knife
- A kitchen scale
- Measuring spoons
- A baker's half sheet
- Parchment paper
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Looking for more side dish inspiration?
Love these Roasted Cinnamon Garlic Sweet Potatoes? Here are some more of my favorite side dish recipes:
- Mediterranean Roasted Rainbow Vegetables
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha Sauce
- Roasted Greek Potatoes with Whipped Feta
- Roasted Delicata Squash and Beets with Candied Walnuts and Horseradish Cream Sauce
- Buffalo Smashed Potatoes
Roasted Cinnamon Garlic Sweet Potatoes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sides
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Roasted Cinnamon Garlic Sweet Potatoes are savory, sweet, and just a little bit spicy. Diced sweet potatoes are tossed in garlic-infused olive oil then seasoned with cinnamon, Kosher salt, black pepper, and an optional pinch of cayenne (if you like a little heat), then roasted until tender and lightly caramelized. This tasty side dish takes just minutes of prep work and finishes in the oven for a totally easy hands-off dish.
Ingredients
- 636 g / 4 cups (about 1 large or two medium) sweet potatoes with skins left on, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil -- OR -- 2 tablespoon olive oil + ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- Optional: ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F / 220 C. Line a baker's half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer the diced sweet potatoes to the lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with garlic oil, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and if desired, the cayenne pepper. Toss by hand to combine.
- Transfer the pan to the oven to rest for 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender, lightly caramelized, and skins are crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 106 g (about ⅔ cup)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
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