Learn how to bake these savory sweet potatoes with no sugar. They will be the perfect side for many meals. Try them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack!
When you learn how to bake these savory sweet potatoes with no sugar, you will have a new favorite side for many meals!
I was never a fan of sweet potatoes because I thought the only way to serve them was with some sort of sugar. Fortunately for me, I do not have a sweet tooth!
I was introduced to a pre-made “adobo” seasoning that could be added to sweet potatoes before baking, and I found myself a new favorite side for our family meals!
Since my kitchen is always stocked with all the individual seasonings, I knew I had to re-create the pre-made mix from scratch! Read more to learn how to make these savory sweet potatoes with no sugar in your own kitchen!
Gather your tools and ingredients.
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Tools: (always use glass, stainless steel, and wood when possible)
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- vegetable peeler
- set of measuring spoons
- large glass bowl
- large wooden spoon
- 2 stainless steel baking sheets
- unbleached parchment paper
- serving spatula
Ingredients: (always use organic and local ingredients when possible)
- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Optional Recipe Variations for your Savory Sweet Potatoes:
- Chop your sweet potatoes into whatever shape you like, for example: long strips like “fries.”
- Make them sweet instead of savory by eliminating all of the seasonings and using cinnamon and sugar instead.
How to make Savory Sweet Potatoes with no sugar.
Step one:
Peel and dice potatoes, and place them in a large glass bowl.
Step two:
Drizzle the olive oil over the diced potatoes and top with all of the additional seasonings.
Step three:
Stir the potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings with a large wooden spoon until well incorporated. If the potatoes are not coated all over with olive oil, continue to drizzle a bit more on them until they are well coated but not dripping.
Step four:
Evenly spread the prepared sweet potatoes onto parchment paper lined baking sheets so they are in a single layer. Bake at 450 degrees for 40 minutes.
Step five:
Once the savory sweet potatoes are browned around the edges, remove from the oven. Enjoy!
Serving suggestion for Savory Sweet Potatoes with no sugar:
Serve your sweet potatoes next to a pasture raised pork steak, Brussels sprouts, and a colorful salad.
These are also a great side to your favorite eggs for breakfast!
How are you going to serve these savory sweet potatoes? I would love to hear from you!
Savory Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp turmeric root powder
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes, and place them in a large glass bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the diced potatoes and top with all of the additional seasonings.
- Stir the potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings with a large wooden spoon until well incorporated. If the potatoes are not coated all over with olive oil, continue to drizzle a bit more on them until they are well coated but not dripping.
- Evenly spread the prepared sweet potatoes onto parchment paper lined baking sheets so they are in a single layer. Bake at 450 degrees for 40 minutes.
- Once the savory sweet potatoes are browned around the edges, remove from the oven. Enjoy!
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