Heart-Healthy Batata Assada no Forno
Elevate your side dish game with this Heart-Healthy Batata Assada no Forno—an irresistible baked sweet potato recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring sweet potato cubes roasted to perfection with a blend of extra-virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, fresh rosemary, garlic powder, and a zesty touch of lemon, this dish bursts with flavor while supporting heart health. The oven-roasting technique creates crispy, golden edges with a tender interior, making it a wholesome choice for a snack, side dish, or weekday meal. Ready in just an hour and crafted with nutrient-packed ingredients, this vibrant recipe is perfect for those seeking delicious ways to cook sweet potatoes. Try this easy-to-make dish today—it’s gluten-free, loaded with vitamins, and sure to become your new roasted vegetable favorite! Perfect for those searching for heart-healthy recipes, baked sweet potato ideas, or simple vegetarian dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to clean any dirt. Do not peel them as the skin contains valuable nutrients.
Cut the sweet potatoes into even, bite-sized cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with extra-virgin olive oil to coat them well.
Chop the fresh rosemary finely and add it to the sweet potatoes along with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and lemon zest. Mix well until all sweet potato pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not too crowded for optimal roasting.
Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Once done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your heart-healthy batata assada no forno as a side dish or a nutritious snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
