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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Here's an easy side dish of roasted sweet potatoes and carrots. Perfectly delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Paige
Cost: $10-$15.00

Equipment

  • vegetable peeler
  • chef's knife
  • Baking sheet pan, parchment paper
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Carrots, peeled and sliced 2" thick about 1 ½ pounds
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes, peeled and sliced into 2" chunks about 1 ½ pounds
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
  • Fresh Mint or Italian Parsley for Garnish
  • Flaky Sea Salt like Maldon for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F degrees and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Wash, dry, peel and cut the carrots and sweet potatoes into rough two-inch pieces.
    Set on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, the salt, pepper and maple syrup.
    Toss with your hands or a large spoon to coat everything, then spread the ingredients out on a single layer on the baking sheet without crowding them if you can. (Piling them on the sheet with overlap will cause them to steam, not roast).
  • Bake on the lower rack for 25-40 minutes (or more, depending on your oven.)
    The total amount of cooking time will depend on how hot your oven is and how thick your vegetables are. Check them at 25 minutes, and continue roasting until they are fork tender and slightly charred just on the edges.
  • Finish with fresh mint and flaky sea salt, if desired.

Notes

Try some of these variations on this recipe:
  • Fresh herbs: I'm using mint here, but try fresh Italian Parsley, cilantro or chives.
  • Nuts: Try some toasted sliced almonds, pecans, walnuts or pine nuts.
  • Cheese: Crumble feta cheese, goat cheese or blue cheese for some tangy flavor and contrast.
  • Seasonings: Add a tiny bit of paprika for a smoky taste, or red pepper flakes to make it spicy.
  • Citrus: Serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the top before serving. Delicious and different!

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 30190IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg