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Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A little smoky and a little sweet, these thinly sliced smoky roasted sweet potatoes are going to be your new favorite side dish.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Total Cost: $3.04 recipe / $0.51 serving
Servings: 6
Author: Beth - Budget Bytes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs. $2.50
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.03
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • Freshly cracked pepper, 10-15 cranks of a pepper mill $0.03

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1/8-inch thick slices.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper.
  • Place the sweet potato slices in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil over top. Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes, then toss until the potatoes are evenly coated in oil and spices.
  • Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices in a casserole dish, stacked in a row like a deck of cards. They don't have to be perfect.
  • Cover the dish with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let cook for an additional 15 minutes. Test the sweet potatoes with a fork for doneness. If they're still firm, allow them to roast for an additional 10-15 minutes. If they become too brown during that time, simply cover the dish with foil to prevent further browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 211.82kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.75g | Protein: 2.05g | Fat: 10.92g | Sodium: 421.38mg | Fiber: 3.75g