Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Switch things up these holidays and make the Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe, a savory alternative to the sweet potato casserole. This recipe features cinnamon, garlic, onion, and a hint of orange juice that takes this dish to the next level.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
- 1 sweet onion, cut into eighths or smaller as you wish
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then into 1-inch-thick slices.
- Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Combine olive oil with orange juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour over the potato mixture and toss until well coated.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Notes
How to store the leftovers:
You can store these cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave, on the stove, or in the oven.
Can I make this roasted sweet potato dish in advance?
If you make this dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can roast the potatoes in advance. Assemble the dish the night before and refrigerate it until the next day when you bake it. You can also bake it the day before and then reheat it in the oven.
Note: These roasted sweet potatoes are not crisp, but they are not mushy either. The orange juice gives them flavor and enough moisture to have texture but also melt in your mouth.
What can I serve with this recipe?
Serve it as a side dish during holidays. You can also use the potatoes to improve a salad or add them to a bowl with chicken, wild rice, broccoli, kale, etc. Roasted and grilled meats are perfect with sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 21464IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
