Description
A healthy and flavorful dish combining roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large head of broccoli cut into medium florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Cut broccoli into medium florets and pat both veggies dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the veggies with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden, and the broccoli has crispy tips.
- Remove from oven and, if desired, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be served as a side or a main vegetarian dish.
- Fresh herbs can be added for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetable
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg