These thyme roasted sweet potatoes were a popular side dish that I made for the first Thanksgiving we hosted. They’ve since become a weeknight favorite, too.
Until I was well into my 20’s, I thought I hated sweet potatoes. My only experience with this orange-fleshed starch was via canned candied yams topped with marshmallows. But when I discovered the natural sweetness of unadulterated sweet potatoes, I was hooked!
And unlike most sweet potato casseroles, these thyme roasted sweet potatoes are a naturally delicious way to enjoy root vegetables. The higher heat baking combined with the salt and herbs actually helps to enhance the sweetness and flavor depth of the sweet potatoes.
Special Diet Notes: Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, paleo, and top food allergy-friendly.
- 2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in to ¾-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons extra-light olive oil (or your favorite baking oil)
- ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves (can sub 4 teaspoons dried thyme)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (can sub ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Put the sweet potatoes, oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl and toss to evenly coat the sweet potatoes.
- Dump the sweet potatoes onto your prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer. It's best if the chunks aren't quite touching.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the sweet potatoes and spread them back out. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until roasted to your liking.
Key Pantry Supplies: Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes
13 Comments
Such pretty little bites!! This is one of my favorite weekday side dishes. Love the thyme with potato.
I eat roasted sweet potatoes every day! I love the use of thyme!
These are such a great side dish for a holiday dinner (or weeknight dinner)! Love that you’ve incorporated Thyme 🙂 So good!
I love these flavors with my sweet potato noodles and now I need it for these roasted sweet potatoes. Simple perfection!
I LOVE sweet potatoes and my oldest and I could eat them every day! Thyme and rosemary are my two favorite herbs to use on sweet potatoes.
Love this side dish! Perfect all year long!
I love sweet potatoes. Any way, any time!
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