Description
This Paleo Maple Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a flavorful and healthy side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes roasted to perfection with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and the warm spices of curry powder, cinnamon, and fresh ginger. Coated in coconut oil for a rich texture and roasted in the oven, these sweet potatoes are perfect for a comforting paleo-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 cups), cut into 1-inch cubes
Coating & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting the sweet potatoes evenly.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the 1-inch cubed sweet potatoes with melted coconut oil and maple syrup until all pieces are evenly coated, ensuring a natural sweetness and rich texture.
- Add Spices in Two Steps: Add half of the yellow curry powder and cinnamon to the coated sweet potatoes, toss to combine, then add the remaining curry powder, cinnamon, and the minced fresh ginger. Toss again until the sweet potatoes are fully seasoned.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated sweet potatoes evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You may need two sheets for even roasting. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top according to taste.
- Roast the Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Afterward, flip the sweet potatoes to promote even browning and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle extra cinnamon and drizzle additional maple syrup over the sweet potatoes if desired. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Cut the sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust maple syrup and cinnamon quantities to taste for desired sweetness and spice level.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Ensure the baking sheet is lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- These roasted sweet potatoes pair well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a standalone paleo-friendly dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo, American
Keywords: paleo sweet potatoes, oven roasted sweet potatoes, maple roasted sweet potatoes, curry sweet potatoes, healthy side dish, paleo recipe, coconut oil, gluten free sweet potatoes
