Easy Roast Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika
Easy roast sweet potatoes with smoked paprika – a quick, healthy side dish for roast dinners, chicken, fish, or weekday meals.
Servings 4
Calories 162kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°c (180° fan/ 400F/ Gas 6) and peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1inch/2.5cm cubes.2 Sweet Potatoes
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet and drizzle over the oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika, cayenne and salt. Use a spoon to toss everything together, making sure all the sweet potatoes are coated in oil.2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- Roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes until tender (turning halfway through cooking).
Notes
- Versatile flavouring – Pairs well with smoked paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, honey, garlic, or herbs like thyme and rosemary.
- Serving suggestions – Perfect as a side for roast dinners, chicken, fish, slow cooker meals, or tossed into salads for extra texture.
- Storage & freezing – Cool completely, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16571IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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