Artificial Food Coloring Free Turmeric & Cumin Sweet Potato Wedges
These golden wedges get their gorgeous color entirely from turmeric, smoked paprika, and cumin — no dyes, no additives, just spices doing what they do best. That's a bigger deal than it sounds, because plenty of packaged seasoned snacks and frozen sides rely on artificial colorants to look vibrant and appealing. Here, the deep orange of the sweet potato and the warm, earthy spice blend create something visually stunning without a single synthetic shortcut. Roasting at high heat with the cut sides down gives you those caramelized, slightly crispy edges that make these wedges genuinely hard to stop eating. The smoked paprika adds a subtle depth that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the potato, while the optional cayenne brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole platter and makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. These are the kind of simple, clean-ingredient sides that prove you never needed artificial anything in the first place.
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4 servings
- 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 large), scrubbed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3–4 wedges roughly 1 inch thick at the widest point, leaving the skin on.
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