Description
These Melting Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender sweet potatoes are roasted to caramelized perfection with garlic, thyme, and a buttery glaze, making them a standout addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds)
Seasoning:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with melted butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well coated.
- Roast: Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Flip the sweet potatoes, add garlic and thyme, and pour chicken broth over. Roast for another 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm with pan sauce.
Notes
- These potatoes are crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside.
- For a sweeter twist, drizzle with a touch of maple syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
