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Baking sheet covered in parchment with roasted sweet potato halves smothered in spices and honey, and garnished with scallions.
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Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice

These Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice are sweet, savory, and the perfect side dish or pre-run snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Dana Sandonato

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 TBSP liquid honey
  • 1/2 tsp of chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Kosher salt + cracked black pepper
  • 1 lime
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush each sweet potato half with olive oil, skin included.
  • Season the entire sweet potato with kosher salt + cracked black pepper.
  • Score the top halves (interior flesh) with a knife.
  • Season each top half with chili powder, paprika and harissa or cayenne, if using.
  • Bake for 30 mins at 400 degrees F.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove from oven.
  • Smear the top halves with honey. Squeeze fresh lime juice over both halves upon serving, and add parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1half | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g