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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delectable side dish that combines sweet, buttery flavors with a touch of lemon.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 349

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 each lemon juice and zest
  • ¼ cup honey

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • small saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl and season with salt.
  3. In a small saucepan, add the butter and olive oil. Simmer over medium heat until the butter has melted. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Simmer for one minute on low heat.
  4. Pour the honey-lemon butter over the sweet potatoes. Toss well to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. Check for doneness and add additional time if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 3gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to add spices or experiment with different sweeteners for unique flavors.

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