Description
This simple yet flavorful side dish features roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and a hint of lemon. It’s a perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a crispy texture from roasting. It’s a healthy, easy-to-make dish that pairs well with almost any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- :
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- :
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place the sweet potato cubes on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using), then toss to coat. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they start to become tender and slightly crispy on the edges, stirring halfway through for even roasting.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the broccoli. Toss the broccoli florets in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, and thyme (if using).
- After the sweet potatoes have roasted for 20-25 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the broccoli to the pan, spreading it evenly around the sweet potatoes.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and slightly browned at the edges.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately as a side dish.
Notes
- :
- You can swap the broccoli for other vegetables like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or carrots if you prefer.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top in the last 5 minutes of roasting for a cheesy finish.
- For a bit of sweetness, drizzle with honey or maple syrup after roasting.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg