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Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes That You'll Crave Again

Discover the irresistible Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe, perfect as a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Orange-fleshed varieties recommended
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Swap for plant-based butter for vegan option
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic highly recommended
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher salt works best
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used in a pinch
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary Dried rosemary can be substituted if needed
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Cilantro can be used as an alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Combine the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour the melted garlic butter over and toss well.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it. Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single layer.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway to promote even browning.
  7. Check for doneness by piercing with a fork. If needed, roast for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh rosemary over the hot sweet potatoes.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even roasting. Sauté garlic carefully to avoid bitterness. Toss halfway through roasting for better texture.

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