Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Parmesan
A delightful side dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes infused with garlic and topped with melted Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (about 900 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky note)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, loosely packed, plus 2 tablespoons for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or chives) for garnish
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional, for brightness)
- Nonstick cooking spray or a little extra oil for the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even 1-inch cubes.
- Drizzle the sweet potatoes with olive oil and add garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme or Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the tray and flip the sweet potatoes, then return to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes until tender and browned.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the hot sweet potatoes and roast for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Remove from the oven, add lemon zest and parsley, adjust seasoning if needed, and top with more Parmesan if desired.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy hot as a side dish.
Notes
For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet. Variations can include adding different herbs or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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