Mashed Sweet Potatoes (savory recipe)

 

Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roast sweet potatoes to perfection with onion and garlic wedges, then finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for a naturally sweet side dish. My grandmother made this for Easter dinner. We were all sitting at the table, commenting on its taste and asking for the recipe. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are easy to prepare and addictive! An irresistible combination of butter and sour cream makes this the best mashed sweet potato recipe.

Sweet Potatoes

how to make easy mashed sweet potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are just as easy to prepare and cook as regular mash, with minimal steps:

• Peel
• Chop
• Boil
• Mash
• Mix in flavors

Some stores stock peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in your grocery store to prevent them from peeling. You can also use frozen sweet potatoes. Simply defrost before boiling or follow package instructions.

Roasted sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish for any fall meal. These savory sweet potatoes are cooked with onions and garlic, then drizzled with balsamic vinegar before serving. Even the pickiest eaters at your table will adore this top-rated recipe for roasted sweet potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potato Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to add to your shopping list to make these top-notch roasted sweet potatoes:

Sweet Potatoes
This recipe calls for four cups of peeled and chopped sweet potatoes. Depending on the size of the potatoes, you will need four to six sweet potatoes to get four cups.

Onions
You'll need to cut a sweet onion (such as Vidalia) into wedges to roast them with the sweet potatoes.

Garlic
Thinly sliced two cloves of fresh garlic add extra flavor to roasted sweet potatoes.

Olive Oil
Put the sweet potatoes, onions, and garlic in good-quality olive oil before roasting to prevent sticking and keep the vegetables moist.

Balsamic Vinegar
Pour balsamic vinegar over vegetables after grilling, adding irresistible deep flavor and mild acidity.

Salt and Pepper
Finish these oven-roasted sweet potatoes with salt and ground black pepper.

Ingredients

1. cups chopped peeled sweet potato
2.  sweet onion, cut into wedges
3. cloves garlic, sliced
4. tablespoons olive oil
5.  tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
6. pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat; pour into a shallow roasting pan.
• Roast sweet potato mixture in the preheated oven, turning frequently, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Remove from the oven. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.

NUTRITION

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 1060mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 43345IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg

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