Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By Carol White
@Mstwinkie

Candied Sweet Potatoes is another family recipe that I needed to make healthier. I took away the sugar and butter that made up a heavy syrup. Instead I added agave nectar and olive oil in its place. Enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 19 votes

Comments:

162 Comments

Serves:

4 - 6

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
The perfect combination of sweet and savory, you'll fall in love with every bite of these yummy potatoes! We adore the slight kick of chili powder coupled with the zingy lime juice.

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb: sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 Tbsp: extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp: agave nectar
1: juice of 1 lime (about 1 tbsp)
4 clove: garlic (minced)
1 Tbsp: fresh grated ginger
1 tsp: cinnamon
1 tsp: chili powder
1 tsp: nutmeg
1/2 c: fresh scallions (chopped) for garnish

How to Make Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Step-by-Step

1Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray cooking spray lightly on a large foil-lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, agave nectar, lime juice, garlic, fresh ginger and spices. Then add sweet potatoes and coat.
2Pour sweet potatoes and seasonings on to roasting pan and spread them out into an even layer. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste.
3Roast sweet potatoes in oven, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes or until they are golden brown, tender and caramelized. Remove from oven and place in serving dish. Garnish with fresh scallions.