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Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe is made with size sweet potatoes and olive oil or avocado oil.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
medium size sweet potatoes
In the method: Slice the sweet potato lengthwise and drizzle the cut side with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
olive oil or avocado oil
In the method: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 4 medium size sweet potatoesIngredient note
Source: 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Potatoes are ready when they are fork tender and caramelized.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Potatoes are ready when they are fork tender and caramelized.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Additional recipe notes
Approximate cooking times: Small sweet potatoes: 22-25 minutes Medium sweet potatoes: 30-34 minutes Large sweet potatoes: 40-44 minutes Extra large sweet potatoes: 45-55 minutes
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.