Caramelized Roasted Sweet Potato Halves
These easy roasted sweet potato halves are cooked low and slow for a deeply caramelized surface and soft, creamy center. With just three ingredients and about five minutes of prep, they make an easy, fiber-packed side dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes of similar size
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Optional garlic powder, paprika and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Rinse and scrub your sweet potatoes and ensure they’re completely dry.
- Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Coat with olive oil and season.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for exactly 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and leave completely untouched for 10 minutes.
- Flip over, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Don't skip the rest step! Once the sweet potatoes come out of the oven, leave them completely untouched for 10 minutes before flipping. This helps the caramelized surface set and release cleanly from the pan.