When the days become shorter and it starts to get cold, there’s nothing quite like a meal made with sweet potatoes to help keep you warm. This swiss blend of root vegetables are delicious and nutritious, which makes them a must for an autumn dinner. This blog will introduce a very easy yet tasty sweet potato recipe that takes advantage of the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, using very little ingredient except for 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, salt and black pepper.
Recipe Overview:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2-4
- Equipment: Baking sheet, oven
Key Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a high fibre, vitamin, and antioxidant food. Ideally, you want sweet potatoes with a firm skin that is not rough on the palate.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil: Vegetable oil crisps the sweet potatoes in the oven. Or you can add olive oil or coconut oil for an alternative flavor.
- Salt and black pepper, to preference: Salt and black pepper add natural sweetness to the sweet potatoes. You can also try other spices like paprika or cinnamon for a more complex flavor.
Recipe Tips & Techniques:
- Prepare an oven at 400°F, and parchment-line a baking pan.
- Slice up the sweet potatoes and chop them into pieces.
- : Drizzle the sweet potatoes with the vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until seasoned.
- Spread the sweet potatoes one by one on the sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sweet.
- Warm up for a side dish or bite, with fresh herbs or a little Parmesan.
Serving & Presentation:
To serve in a pretty plate, place the roasted sweet potatoes on a platter and top with chopped parsley or chives. This recipe is perfect with roasted chicken or grilled fish as a side dish. Eat them with a fresh white wine or fruity cider for a good fall dinner.
Cultural Context:
Sweet potatoes have a long history in every kitchen, from Africa to Asia to Latin America. Sweet potatoes feature in sweet potato pie and candied yams in the US South. The dish is a simple twist on an old standby with the sweetness of sweet potatoes being the star of the dish.
Nutrition & Health:
Sweet potatoes are also full of nutrients, vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. They are excellent for you as complex carbohydrates, so they are good for longer energy. But remember to be conscious of serving sizes and fats in foods such as this with sweet potatoes.
These roasted sweet potatoes with vegetable oil, salt and black pepper are a hearty and healthy addition to any fall feast. They’re naturally sweet and easy to make — they’re a go-to side for most kinds of main courses. So next time you’re in need of something cozy and hearty, try this recipe and taste the season. Enjoy!