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Erin, creator of The Flavored Mind

Hi, I’m Erin!

I’m a developer by profession and a home cook by passion. I create bold comfort food with layered flavors, detailed instructions, and a photo for every step.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 1h 40m

Simple seasoning, naturally sweet perfection!

A roasted sweet potato slice with a crispy exterior on a white plate against a gray background.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika 
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Add garlic powder, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and ground pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine (Optional: crush the spices using a mortar and pestle). Set aside.

A baking tray lined with crinkled aluminum foil rests on a black stovetop.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C then lay some foil down on a large baking sheet. Spray generously with cooking spray. 

A stainless steel bowl contains a mixture of liquid seasoning and a red silicone basting brush.

Step 3: Mix the prepared seasoning with the sunflower oil.

Four cut pieces of roasted sweet potatoes arranged on a wooden cutting board with kitchen items in the background.

Step 4: Carefully cut each sweet potato in half, lengthwise.

Four roasted sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet atop a dark stovetop surface.

Step 5: Brush each sweet potato all over with the seasoned oil then place each potato, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake for 1hr 15 mins in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Let rest for 10 mins before removing from the sheet pan.

Bon Appétit!

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