Walnut Free Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne — this is the kind of simple side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Avocado oil gives every cube a gorgeous, caramelized edge while keeping the whole thing completely grain-free and paleo-friendly. Spacing the pieces out on the baking sheet is the real trick here: it lets the oven do its job and roast rather than steam, so you get those deeply golden, slightly crispy corners instead of a mushy pile. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness that makes the whole dish look like it came from a restaurant. There are no hidden nut-based oils or coatings to worry about — just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. It works beautifully as a weeknight side or as part of a bigger spread, and it comes together with almost no effort.
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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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