Cumin-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Position racks in top third and lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Stir sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  2. Roast for 25 minutes. Turn the sweet potatoes gently and rotate the pans; continue roasting until crisp and golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  3. Meanwhile, whisk 2 teaspoons lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl until combined. Pour the lime juice mixture over the sweet potatoes; gently toss to coat.


Haley Smith