Low Fat Low Calorie Sweet Potatoes and Onion Side Dish
Elevate your healthy side dish game with this Low Fat Low Calorie Sweet Potatoes and Onion recipe—a simple yet flavor-packed option perfect for any meal. Featuring tender, caramelized sweet potatoes and golden onions seasoned with garlic powder, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper, this oven-roasted dish delivers wholesome comfort with minimal effort. Drizzled with just a touch of olive oil to keep it light, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between hearty and healthy. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and versatile side to pair with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or enjoy as a standalone plant-based delight. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and herby zest that ties it all together.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion into half-moon shapes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes and onion slices.
Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Toss again to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes and onions in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the onions are caramelized.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
Optional: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving for added flavor and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 5% | |
*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.
