Description
Tender, caramelized sweet potatoes roasted with a honey-lemon butter glaze for a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. A quick and versatile side dish for weeknights or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup honey
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place sweet potato cubes in a large bowl and season with salt.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey; simmer for 1 minute.
- Pour honey-lemon butter over sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, checking for caramelization. Add more time if needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap honey with pure maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Add chili powder or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg for a holiday twist.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a vegan or tropical flavor.
- Use sea salt for an elevated taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
