Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Follow these steps to make savory, flavorful sweet potatoes roasted with garlic and Parmesan cheese until the edges are crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano over the potatoes. Gently toss them on the sheet.
- Return the potatoes to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and the cheese is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the sweet potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute fresh garlic with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 10