
These little roasted sweet potatoes are the kind of appetizer or side dish that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The cut sides go face-down on the parchment and caramelize into deeply golden, almost jammy surfaces before getting flipped and loaded with a glossy, aromatic glaze. That glaze is where the magic happens ā fresh ginger blooms in hot coconut oil, scallions soften into it, and coconut aminos bring a savory, umami-rich depth that does everything soy sauce would do, without any soy in sight. Apple cider vinegar and a pinch of turmeric round it all out into something bright and complex. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, coconut aminos are the real hero here, making it easy to get that savory, slightly sweet flavor without scanning labels for hidden soy derivatives. A final five minutes in the oven sets the glaze into something shiny and sticky, and a scatter of cilantro with a squeeze of lime lifts the whole dish. Serve them warm and watch them disappear fast.
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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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