
These little roasted sweet potatoes are the kind of appetizer or side dish that disappears from the platter before you've even sat down. Each half gets pressed into a shallow well and filled with a warm, glossy glaze built from fresh ginger, scallions, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric ā deeply savory, a little tangy, and beautifully fragrant. Roasting the cut sides face-down first creates that caramelized, golden crust that makes every bite so satisfying, and the second trip into the oven sets the glaze into something almost lacquered and irresistible. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required ā it just works as written. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end brighten the whole thing up and make it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you're serving these as a starter, a party bite, or a weeknight side, they punch well above their weight.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Halve the mini sweet potatoes lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with the 1 tbsp melted coconut oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Arrange cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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