Easy Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easy cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes with red onions. Using this recipe, the sweet potatoes turn out perfectly creamy in the center with well-browned, caramelized edges. The hint of cinnamon and caramelized red onions add more warmth and depth to these comforting sweet potatoes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp ground allspice
- 2 small red onions (cut into large pieces)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and position an oven rack in the middle
- 2
Place the sweet potato cubes and onion pieces in a large mixing bowl. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (3 to 4 tablespoons) Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice. Toss well to coat.
- 3
Transfer to a sheet pan. Spread the sweet potatoes and onions well in one single layer (do not crowd the pan.)
- 4
Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are well cooked through and charred on the edges.