It’s a common misconception, but did you know that sweet potatoes and yams AREN’T the same thing? Yams are actually larger, more bitter, and fairly uniform in appearance — meanwhile sweet potatoes can grow with some pretty zany colors!
It’s not uncommon to see a white, orange, or even a purple sweet potato. So, grab your favorite hue of sweet potato and give this delicious recipe a try!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling potatoes after cooked
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lay the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a roasting tray. Drizzle the oil, honey, cinnamon, salt and pepper over the potatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes in oven or until tender.
- Take sweet potatoes out of the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Serves 6-8
| Nutritional Analysis |
Per Serving |
| Calories |
295 |
| Total Fat |
12 g |
| Saturated Fat |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
216 mg |
| Carbohydrates |
15 g |
| Sugars |
4 g |
| Fiber |
5 g |
| Protein |
2 g |
RECIPE SOURCE
This recipe comes courtesy of the Food Network.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-sweet-potatoes-with-honey-butter-recipe-1946538#/
