Description
Savory and sweet roasted sweet potatoes tossed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. A simple and delicious side dish!
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Garlic:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Italian Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and Pepper:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Parsley (optional):
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Butter (optional):
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, for extra richness
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Coating: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes. Pour the garlic Parmesan mixture over the sweet potatoes. Toss until evenly coated.
- Roast: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Cook: Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Finish: Remove from oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with melted butter (optional). Garnish with chopped fresh parsley (optional).
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Experiment with rosemary, thyme, or oregano.
- Try Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese.
- Make it vegan by using vegan Parmesan cheese and olive oil.
- Roast additional vegetables like Brussels sprouts or broccoli.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey for a sweet-savory twist.
- For air fryer: Preheat to 380°F (190°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg