The Easiest Roast Sweet Potatoes | Kenji's Cooking Show

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the need for fresh garlic.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into uniform cubes.

Toss the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

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