Curry Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Easy, Healthy, Crave-Worthy Vegan Side Dish Spiced with Curry Powder, Cinnamon and Salt.
Sometimes you have to be grateful for the simple things in life… an afternoon nap with a snuggle puppy… the crisp bite of fresh home-brewed ginger beer… taking a walk in the ocean breeze with your family. Then, of course, there are simple recipes. You know I love to cook, but like every other busy person I relish easy concoctions that can be thrown together in a minute or two, but taste like something much more complex.
These roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect solution when you’re looking for a simple side dish. The trick is getting your roasting pan nice and hot before adding the potatoes. The quick burst of heat helps to caramelize them, bringing out the best of their naturally sweet, robust flavor. When combined with a sultry sprinkle of curry powder they are absolutely addicting. Let’s just say these never make it very far from the pan.
I’m all for exciting, exotic recipes that take us out of our comfort zone. But sometimes, all you need is a little curry powder to make the ordinary into something extraordinary. On a weeknight, there is nothing better than being able to put together something easy and delicious. I’m grateful, indeed.
Now, about that nap with a snuggle puppy…
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Curry Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (yams) peeled and cut into 1 1/2-2 inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 3/4 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
NOTES
Instructions
- Place baking sheet into the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine, making sure all the potatoes are lightly covered with oil and seasonings.
- Use hot pads to carefully remove the heated baking sheet from the oven. Spread the potatoes out onto the tray in an even layer, making sure all potatoes are touching the surface of the tray. Careful not to burn your hands on the tray!
- Place tray back into the oven and let the potatoes roast for 20 minutes. Stir the vegetables and continue to roast for 10-20 more minutes or until they are tender inside and browned/crisp on the outside. Serve warm.
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Prepared this, but added 1 tsp garam masala. Yowza! 🙂
The simplicity of this recipe (and health benefit) makes it truly elegant. That is one of the highest compliments I can give.
Wish I could upload a photo….Looks very nice in the bowl I prepared. It won’t last long on the table, the aroma is truly amazing (especially while cooking; the aroma was especially pleasant). This carmelizes very nicely and the sweetness of the sweet potato really makes it.
One question…The smoke point of olive oil is 450F) – avocado oil? Something else?
Other: I am so glad I found your website, it has been a lifesaver for me at the holidays.
Hi John! You can certainly use avocado oil here. Ghee would also work, if you don’t mind adding dairy – but will make the dish richer. So glad the site has been helpful to you!
Excellent. I added punch with some finely chopped ginger. I then added a squeeze of lime juice and a tablespoon of agave syrup for a sweet/sour twist.
I made these or go on a flat bread recipe and I loved them…next time I’ll make more and use in soups or salads…
Quick, delicious, and healthy!
Adrian is right. This is even better with garam masala.
Simple and healthy!
I’ve made this before and it is sooooo good! Sweet potatoes, cinnamon and curry were made for each other!
So how does one easily peel a sweet potatoe?
I love curry with just about anything! These pottoes look wonderful!
yummmm. love curry on sweet potatoes!
Try them with garam masala next time.
Mmmm! Just bought some need to try this recipe.
I make a curried sweet potato bisque.
Roasted sweet potatoes are awesome, great idea to try with curry! Super healthy too!
I love roasted sweet potatoes but I’ve never tried dusting them with curry powder. Brilliant.
That sounds so good!
Oh, my. I must try this.