Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze
45 min.
6
286kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a deliciously sweet and buttery delight? Our Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze is a perfect addition to any meal, bringing a touch of warmth and comfort to your table. With just a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients, you can create a dish that not only looks beautiful but tastes divine.

Imagine the vibrant orange of red-skinned sweet potatoes glistening under a golden honey glaze, enhanced with a hint of fresh lemon juice. This recipe is incredibly versatile and complements a variety of main courses, from savory roasted meats to grilled vegetables. Plus, being vegetarian and gluten-free, it caters to diverse dietary preferences without sacrificing flavor.

What sets these sweet potatoes apart is the irresistible combination of rich butter and sweet honey, which caramelizes beautifully while baking, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The sweetness of the dish perfectly balances the savory notes, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

In about 45 minutes, you can prepare a dish that delights all the senses. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze—the perfect side dish to warm any occasion!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter ()
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 2.3 pounds cubes red-skinned sweet potato peeled cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces ( 7 cups) (yams)

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • skewers
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange sweet potatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Stir butter, honey, and lemon juice in small saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
  2. Pour butter mixture over sweet potatoes; toss to coat.
  3. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake sweet potatoes until tender when pierced with skewer, stirring and turning occasionally, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein4.85%
Fat35.48%
Carbs59.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.05
Glycemic Load
4.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.379565092533%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:285.57kcal
14.28%
Fat:11.61g
17.86%
Saturated Fat:7.25g
45.34%
Carbohydrates:43.94g
14.65%
Net Carbohydrates:38.31g
13.93%
Sugar:19.67g
21.86%
Cholesterol:30.1mg
10.03%
Sodium:151.68mg
6.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.57g
7.14%
Vitamin A:33039.18IU
660.78%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.69%
Vitamin C:33.71mg
40.87%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.49%
Potassium:817.64mg
23.36%
Fiber:5.64g
22.55%
Vitamin B5:1.53mg
15.27%
Copper:0.28mg
13.89%
Vitamin B3:2.55mg
12.74%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.19%
Magnesium:46.47mg
11.62%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.13%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.22%
Phosphorus:95.7mg
9.57%
Calcium:68.68mg
6.87%
Iron:1.22mg
6.78%
Vitamin K:4.89µg
4.66%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.87%
Folate:11µg
2.75%
Source:Epicurious