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Roasted sweet potato wedges in a white baking dish.
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Sesame Soy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 156kcal
Author Victor

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 8 wedges each)
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste after roasting)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper (white or black, plus more to taste after roasting)
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Combine all of the ingredients except sweet potatoes in a small bowl.
    Sesame Soy sauce in a bowl.
  • Drop the sweet potato wedges into a large bowl, pour the sauce over the potatoes and toss, ensuring even coverage.
  • Transfer the seasoned sweet potato wedges into a baking dish or a sheet.
    Sweet potatoes cut into wedges in a white baking dish.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, flip the potatoes and continue cooking for another 20-25 minutes, flipping once more in between, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and season with a little extra salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over with parsley and serve immediately!