Description
A simple yet elegant side dish featuring caramelized sweet potatoes tossed in a warm honey, butter, and fresh cinnamon glaze. This recipe is easy to make, healthy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs / 680g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh cinnamon (grated from a stick)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional, toasted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 18×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place sweet potato cubes in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
- While potatoes roast, whisk together honey, melted butter, fresh cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove baking sheet from oven. Drizzle the glaze over the hot potatoes and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Return to oven for 5 more minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with toasted pecans and fresh parsley if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh cinnamon grated from a stick for the best flavor. Ensure sweet potatoes are cut into uniform cubes for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming. If the glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of warm water. For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: sweet potatoes, honey glazed, roasted vegetables, cinnamon, side dish, healthy recipes, easy dinner, gluten-free, vegan option