Beef Free Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat until their edges go deeply caramelized and their centers turn buttery-soft — this is the kind of simple side dish that quietly steals the show at any table. Avocado oil helps everything crisp up beautifully, while smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a whisper of cayenne build a warm, smoky spice blend that makes each cube genuinely hard to stop eating. Spreading the pieces in a single layer with space between them is the key move here — it means you get roasted, slightly crispy edges rather than a steamed, mushy result. Fresh parsley scattered over the top at the end adds a bright pop of color and a clean herbal note that balances all that richness. This is naturally free from any animal proteins, relying entirely on whole-food pantry staples that are as clean as it gets. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled chicken, a hearty salad, or just eating it straight off the pan, it delivers every single time.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it unlined — both work.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with the avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, if using, until every piece is evenly coated.
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