Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Easy & Irresistibly Delicious
A delicious side dish featuring sweet potatoes tossed in garlic butter for a savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sweet potatoes and toss until well coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some paprika or cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: garlic butter, roasted sweet potatoes, easy side dish