Description
This recipe features perfectly seasoned oven roasted sweet potato cubes combined with sweet onions and fresh rosemary, creating a flavorful and healthy side dish that is easy to prepare and deliciously crispy on the outside while tender inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped into similarly sized pieces as potatoes
Seasonings and Oils
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or other neutral oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and place two baking sheets inside to heat up while you prepare the ingredients. Preheating the sheets helps ensure the sweet potatoes roast evenly and develop a nice crispy exterior.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with the chopped sweet onions. Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything together to coat the pieces evenly, ensuring every cube is lightly covered.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle the chopped fresh rosemary, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the potato and onion mixture. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly, infusing the vegetables with aromatic flavors before roasting.
- Roast the Vegetables: Remove the preheated baking sheets from the oven and divide the seasoned potato and onion mixture evenly between them. Spread the vegetables in a single layer to promote even roasting. Place the sheets back into the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Halfway through cooking, rotate the baking sheets between oven racks and flip the vegetables to ensure even browning and cooking. Watch closely near the end of roasting to avoid burning and achieve the perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Finish and Serve: Once the sweet potatoes and onions are tender and golden, remove them from the oven. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm as a wholesome side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure uniform cooking time.
- Use neutral oil if olive oil flavor is not desired.
- Fresh rosemary adds the best flavor, but dried rosemary can be substituted—use about one-third the amount.
- Watch the vegetables as oven temperatures may vary; remove when they reach your preferred level of crispiness.
- Great served with protein dishes like grilled chicken or roasted meats.
