Roasted Diced Sweet Potatoes
Roasted diced sweet potatoes are the perfect easy side dish or base for recipes like vegetarian tacos and sweet potato hash. These roasted sweet potato cubes turn out perfectly caramelized and tender every time!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds whole sweet potatoes (Garnet or Jewel varieties recommended)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil see notes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a rack in the center of the oven. If desired, line the pan with parchment paper (see recipe note).
- If desired, peel the sweet potatoes, then cut into cubes about 3/4-inch wide.3 pounds whole sweet potatoes
- Place the sweet potato cubes into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and salt to evenly coat.3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Spread the cubes out on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer, leaving some space between the cubes. Roast on the center rack for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep an eye on the potatoes near the end of roasting to ensure they don't burn. The finished potatoes should be fork tender with a slightly caramelized exterior.
- Serve warm or allow to cool before storing in airtight containers for use later in the week.
Notes
Fat: Instead of olive oil, you may also use lard, duck fat, ghee, tallow, or coconut oil.
Prepping the pan: Depending on your oven and the brand of sheet pans you own, the sweet potato cubes may be prone to burning. When I use air bake sheet pans, I have no problems with burning, but with regular uncoated pans, the sweet potato cubes close to the edges of the pan can burn. For extra insurance against this, you may choose to line the pan with parchment paper.
Storing leftovers: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw in the fridge overnight. You may also reheat directly from frozen in a 300°F oven for about 15 minutes.
Reheating: The best options are the microwave or the oven. In the microwave, reheat in 30 second intervals until warm. For the oven, reheat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes, until warm. If reheating straight from frozen, you will likely need to add an extra 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Sodium: 478mg, Potassium: 1147mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 48263IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 102mg, Iron: 2mg