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Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Published: Oct 21, 2016 · Last Updated: Dec 2, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Coconut oil roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy fall dish. These sweet potato cubes are roasted in coconut oil and seasoned with dried herbs. They can be enjoyed as a side dish, in grain bowls, or in salads.

roasted coconut oil sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are kinda like candy, right? I mean, they have the word "sweet" right there in the name.

Okay, maybe not.

But when you caramelize them up and roast them in the oven, it does bring out their sweet flavor. I think of it like a healthy treat. And I probably eat them WAY too much this time of year.

Lately, I've been using coconut oil to roast them up and give them a nice flavor.

They are so easy, you can make them quickly and use then as a delicious sweet potato dish for Thanksgiving or any other fall gathering!

Ingredients needed:

  • Sweet potatoes, cubed into chunks
  • Coconut oil
  • Dried sage
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Customization ideas

Add a bit of heat with a pinch of ground cayenne pepper or a dash of red pepper flakes.

Instead of sage, use oregano, herbs de provence, or dried thyme.

What to serve with the sweet potatoes

I love sweet potatoes SO many ways. But these coconut oil sweet potatoes are especially great as a side dish to meals like chicken piccata, air fryer chicken cutlet, panko parmesan cod, and baked cod with a lemon herb sauce.

You can also serve them in salads, and on top of easy farro bowls.

Recipe notes

  • All ovens cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, use olive oil or avocado oil.

How to make coconut oil sweet potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Then, wash and scrub the sweet potatoes.

sweet potatoes

Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes -- about 1-1.5 inches big and then add to a bowl. To the bowl, add the coconut oil (if your coconut oil is solid, warm up so that it becomes liquid), the sage, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

sweet potato cubes

Then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, then bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and baked through.

coconut oil sweet potatoes on a baking sheet
coconut oil sweet potatoes on a plate
coconut oil sweet potatoes on a plate

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Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Recipe by Aimee
Coconut oil roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy fall dish. These sweet potato cubes are roasted in coconut oil and seasoned with dried herbs. They can be enjoyed as a side dish, in grain bowls, or in salads.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetable, Veggie
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sage
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut sweet potatoes into medium cubes and put into a bowl.
  • Heat the coconut oil (if solid) until it is liquid. Pour coconut oil over the potatoes and stir. Add the sage, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • After 25 minutes, remove from oven and stir. Then continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 270mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32064IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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