Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a great side dish to serve with just about any protein. They're coated with a sweet and spicy mix of chili powder, paprika, onion powder, maple syrup, and coconut oil, then oven roasted until tender.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 26kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut into ¾" pieces
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil or avocado oil
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1-2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- 1 large Lime
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into ¾" pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add to a freezer bag along with the diced sweet potatoes. Seal and toss to coat.
- Remove the seasoned potatoes and place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in your preheated oven for about 45 minutes, turning the potatoes about halfway through the cooking time.
- Once they are fork tender, remove from the oven and squeeze with fresh lime juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg