Easy Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These savory and sweet Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are packed with flavors. With just a little bit of prep, you make this delicious sweet potato recipe in just about 30 minutes. It makes a great and very flavorful side dish.

About Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Oven roasted vegetables are one of our favorite hacks to make something amazing without much effort.

If you’re new to roasting, be sure to check out our super easy broiled salmon recipe. Add a side of Cucumber Salad and you got a quick and easy dinner that is both comforting and has the added benefit of being quite nutritious.

For dessert try this easy 4-ingredient Apricot Tart.

What You’ll Need

• 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1 Lemon, zest + juice
• 1/4 cup Honey

How To Make Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Simmer on low heat for one minute.
4. Pour the honey-lemon butter over the sweet potatoes. Toss well.
5. Spread sweet potatoes across the baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Roast sweet potatoes for 22-25 minutes in the oven. Remove and serve immediately.

Additional Cooking Tips

Try chopping the sweet potatoes into different sizes or slightly different shapes. This is a tip I picked up from Jamie Oliver years ago when he made his tomato salad and cut the tomatoes into various shapes and sizes. I’ve always thought this was a great tip because it adds interest and texture to dish.

Ready to experiment? Try adding some additional flavor to this recipe. Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with dash of nutmeg or cinnamon.

However, at our house, we like this classic version best – caramelized and sticky!

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Nutritional Benefits of Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These are some but not all of the perks you’ll get if you’ll include sweet potatoes in your diet.

• High in Vitamin A – can promote good vision, a stronger immune system, and better bone health
• Rich in Vitamin C – can lower bad cholesterol (‘LDL’), strengthens your immune system, lower blood pressure + so much more
• High in Fiber – high fiber foods help you to feel full longer

More Simple Recipes

• Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad – Perfect for summer cookouts
• Roasted Lemon Chicken in Caper Olive Butter Sauce.
• Shrimp Carbonara – Looks fancy, has tons of flavor, and is incredibly simple to make
• Krautfleckerl – German fried cabbage noodles with bacon and ham. Comfort Food perfection. Always on our dinner rotation.
• Bee Sting Cake – Easy version of one of Germany’s most popular cakes. Perfect for dessert

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This melt-in-your mouth side dish is easy to make. If you've been wondering how to make roasted sweet potatoes this recipe is for you. 

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipes, roasted

AUTHOR: Maike

SERVINGS: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1 lemon juice + zest
• ¼ cup honey

Instructions

PREP

• Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Peel sweet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces, and add to a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

MAKING THE LEMON BUTTER

• Add butter and olive oil to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the butter has melted. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Simmer for one minute on low heat.
• Pour the lemon butter over the sweet potatoes. Toss well to make sure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.

ROASTING

• Transfer sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Check for doneness and add additional time if needed.
• Serve and enjoy. I love serving honey roasted sweet potatoes with broiled salmon and cucumber salad.

Notes

*Roasting time can vary between ovens. But it will be between 20 and 25 minutes. Set your timer for 20 minutes first and check for doneness. Add additional time if the sweet potatoes still feel hard. 

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 32355IU | Vitamin C: 19.7mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.6mg