Description
Jamaican sweet potatoes shine in this flavorful Caribbean side dish featuring spicy seasonings and rich cultural heritage. Roasted with aromatic herbs and traditional spices, this recipe delivers authentic island tastes that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) paprika
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) chili powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for even roasting.
- Carefully peel sweet potatoes and slice into uniform half-inch circular segments to ensure consistent cooking.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by mixing olive oil, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like jerk seasoning, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently tumble sweet potato rounds in the spice mixture, ensuring each piece receives a thorough and even coating of the vibrant flavor profile.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato rounds across the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces to promote crisp edges and uniform roasting.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 35-40 minutes, rotating midway through cooking to guarantee complete tenderness and caramelization.
- Remove from oven when sweet potatoes exhibit a golden-brown exterior and can be easily pierced with a fork, signaling perfect doneness and maximum flavor development.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Experiment with different jerk seasoning blends to find your perfect spice level, as brands vary in heat and complexity.
- Make Ahead Slice and season sweet potatoes up to 24 hours in advance, storing them in an airtight container to save prep time on cooking day.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap olive oil with coconut oil for a richer tropical taste, or use avocado oil for a neutral, high-heat friendly option that works well for paleo and keto diets.
- Crispy Texture Ensure potatoes are evenly sized and not overcrowded on the baking sheet to achieve maximum caramelization and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg