Recipe Description:
This fresh take on traditional roasted sweet potatoes is sure to add some vibrancy to your holiday table this year. Savory oven-roasted sweet potatoes are topped with creamy avocado, crunchy toasted almonds, fresh herbs and a zing of lemon zest for a perfectly-balanced, nutrient-packed delicious side dish.
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Servings:
- Recipe serving size: 1/2 cup
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
For the sweet potatoes:
- 2 lbs. (approximately 2 large or 3-4 small) sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
For the topping:
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, sage, thyme and/or rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted almonds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside
- Place the raw sweet potato cubes in a medium mixing bowl and toss them with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and salt & pepper (if using) until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 30 minutes, turning at least once during the cooking process.
- Remove from oven, place the roasted sweet potatoes in a serving dish and layer on the toppings by first sprinkling with the roasted almonds, then fresh herbs, then avocado cubes, followed by drizzling the olive oil and lemon juice, and finishing with the lemon zest and a sprinkle of salt and pepper (if using).
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Nutrition Facts
8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (155g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 250mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars 8g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 4g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 60mg | 4% | |
| Iron 1.6mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 710mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 100mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C 29mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin E 2.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 43mcg | 35% | |
| Thiamin 0.15mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.19mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 2.4mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.43mg | 25% | |
| Folate 35mcg DFE | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Choline 20mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus 100mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium 50mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0.7mg | 6% | |
| Selenium 1mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.31mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 0.12mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
