Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that goes well with almost any meal. These veggies are crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside. They are healthy, delicious and flavorful. Add this vegan recipe to your holiday table or weeknight dinner table.
These roasted sweet potatoes are so easy to make using a handful of simple ingredients. You simply throw everything into a sheet pan, toss, and roast. Plus, you can switch up the seasoning to customize them to your tastes.
Why You'll Love these Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Quick and easy side dish. Herb roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for your holiday table or for your dinner table on any fall or winter night. Personally, as a self-proclaimed root vegetable lover, I prepare this dish all year round. It's super easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes of prep time before you can pop into the oven and let your oven do the rest.
- The best flavor and texture. These sweet potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Plus, every bite is bursting with flavour. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes is complimented perfectly with the herbs. Top it with Parmesan and fresh parsley to take it to another level.
- It's healthy and filling. This vegan side dish is not only delicious, it's healthy too. Sweet potatoes are a nutritious and filling vegetable that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are also high in antioxidants for added health benefits.
Ingredient Notes
To make these easy Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- sweet potatoes - you can also use yams which are often mistaken for sweet potatoes anyways.
- olive oil - feel free to use coconut oil or avocado oil.
- garlic - fresh garlic will yield the best flavor, but you can swap 1 teaspoon of pre-minced garlic for every garlic clove called for in this recipe.
- Italian seasoning - you can substitute with a teaspoon of fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary.
- salt and pepper
- optional toppings - we also topped these potatoes with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
You will also need measuring spoons and a half sheet baking pan.
How to Make the Best Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Season. Add the chopped sweet potatoes to a large half sheet baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Bake. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer and roast in a 400F preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until tender and golden brown, giving it a quick stir halfway through baking. For extra crispy sweet potatoes, broil on high for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Serve. Serve immediately with a sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese on top (optional).
Recipe Variations
- Make it extra herby. For a more herby flavor, toss in 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or rosemary before roasting.
- Add balsamic. Toss in 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar for a slight tangy taste that goes really well with the rest of the ingredients in this side dish.
- Add sage and brown butter. Replace the olive oil with brown butter and use 1-2 teaspoons of fresh sage instead of Italian seasoning to add a little extra comfort to this dish.
- Season with different spices. Add in different spices to switch up the flavor. Try cumin, paprika, or onion powder.
How to Serve
These roasted sweet potatoes are a great side dish that goes well with almost any meal. It's great to serve alongside everyday family dinners but also perfect for bigger events like Thanksgiving and Easter.
Some of my favorite dinners to serve sweet potatoes with are:
- Instant Pot Short Ribs
- Broccoli Rice
- Baked Feta Pasta
- Salmon Bites
- Creamy Pesto Chicken
- Easy Baked Meatballs
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Make them extra crispy. If you would like it these sweet potatoes to be a little more crispier and charred on the outside, place them under the broiler for a couple minutes at the end. Keep a close eye on the broiler as things can burn fast in the broiler.
- Repurpose the leftovers. Leftover sweet potatoes are perfect to use in omelettes, throw into a salad (try it with Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad instead of the butternut squash), or add to soups (try it in Creamy Vegan Ramen). You can also mash it up and make Sweet Potato Croquettes out of any leftovers.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
How to Store
Place leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
How to Reheat
Reheat in a 400F preheated oven for about 10 minutes until warm and crisp, or in the air fryer at 400F for 5-10 minutes until warm.
How to Freeze
Spread leftover sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours, then transfer into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat these veggies straight out of the freezer (without thawing) by sautéing until heated through and crisped up. You can also reheat directly from frozen in a 425℉ preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or in the air fryer at 400F for 10 minutes.
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- Honey Roasted Carrots
- Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
- Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
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Recipe
Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that goes well with almost any meal. These veggies are crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside. They are healthy, delicious and flavorful. Add this vegan recipe to your holiday table or weeknight dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2-3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Add the chopped sweet potatoes to a large half sheet baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender and golden brown, giving it a quick stir halfway through baking. For extra crispy sweet potatoes, broil on high for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese on top (optional).
Notes
Make it more herby: For a more herby flavor, toss in 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves before roasting.
How to store: Place leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
How to reheat: Reheat in a 400F preheated oven for about 10 minutes until warm and crisp, or in the air fryer at 400F for 5-10 minutes until warm.
How to freeze: Spread leftover sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours, then transfer into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat these veggies straight out of the freezer (without thawing) by sautéing until heated through and crisped up. You can also reheat directly from frozen in a 425℉ preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or in the air fryer at 400F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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Amanda says
This might be my favorite sweet potato recipe ever! It's simple and delicious. I followed the suggestion to make it herbier and more added thyme.... amazing! Made it twice already and will be making it again soon 🙂
KF says
I really like this recipe, these turned out great, great taste you could put more Italian seasoning on if you wanted... my family enjoyed it Happy Thanksgiving!
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you so much! Glad you liked the recipe!
Sarah says
I note you don’t peel the yams. I’ve always peeled yams and have never thought about eating the skin. How does the skin taste?
Mary Ann Martin says
I'd like to make these for Thanksgiving dinner at my house, which is Saturday. Could I make them today and reheat on Saturday?
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
You could try reheating them in the oven, but I have never tried making these ahead of time, so I cannot say for sure how they will turn out.