Lemon Sweet Potatoes
Brighten up your side dish game with these irresistible Lemon Sweet Potatoes, a zesty and slightly sweet roasted vegetable dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chunks of caramelized sweet potatoes coated in a vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, olive oil, and fragrant thyme, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a glorious golden finish after roasting, these potatoes boast crisp edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Seasoned with a touch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper, they’re bursting with flavor in every bite. Serve these Lemon Sweet Potatoes as a refreshing complement to roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty salad for a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s bound to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks, ensuring the pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, fresh thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the sweet potato chunks to the bowl, tossing them to coat evenly with the dressing.
Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and become golden brown on all sides.
Once the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized at the edges, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with an additional sprinkle of fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 83 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.
