Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes (Printable)
Caramelized sweet potato cubes with honey and cinnamon. A naturally sweet, warm side dish perfect for any meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - ½ tsp fine sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not crowded.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Remove from oven and serve hot, garnished with extra cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Hints:
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- The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes gets amplified without feeling like dessert
- They reheat beautifully for meal prep lunches throughout the week
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- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed, soggy potatoes instead of roasted ones
- The honey can burn quickly at high heat, so keep an eye on them during the last 5 minutes of cooking
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- Maple syrup works perfectly if you need to keep this vegan
- Peeling the potatoes completely prevents any tough or chewy bits in the final dish