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    Home » Side Dishes

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Chinese Five-Spice Powder

    Published: Nov 30, 2012 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 23 Comments

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    Roasted sweet potatoes take mere minutes to prep. Just toss them with olive oil, salt and Chinese 5-spice powder before sliding them into the oven.
    Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Chinese Five-Spice Powder by Cookin' Canuck

    If there was a Superfriends Hall of Justice for food, sweet potatoes would be the Superman or Wonder Woman of the group. Or put two of them together and they could do "Wonder Twins activate. Form of an ice pick!" Please humor me and tell me that you know what I'm talking about. Tell me that I'm not the only one who remembers the teenaged duo who performed superhuman feats by transforming into eagles or waterfalls.

    Sweet potatoes boast so many health benefits that they deserve a cape and cool sound effects.

    Here are some of the benefits:

    • They are chock full of vitamin C, calcium, folate, potassium and beta-carotene.
    • If you are someone who contends with Diabetes, or simply chooses to follow a low-glycemic diet, sweet potatoes are your friend. They have a significantly lower glycemic index than regular white potatoes.
    • If you suffer from muscle cramps (something that can plague runners and other athletes during long training session), the high potassium level help to alleviate these cramps.
    • They are high in fiber, particularly if you eat the skin.
    • The high levels of Vitamin A and beta-carotene help to keep skin healthy.

    And let's not forget that sweet potatoes taste great. Roasting brings out their naturally sweet flavor and gives them a tender, pleasing texture. The five-spice powder, which can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets, lends a kick of flavor and slight spice to this easy side dish.

    Serve them alongside chicken or pork stir-fry, toss them with a green salad or even roll them into a roasted vegetable wrap sandwich.

    The recipe:

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Chinese Five-Spice Powder by Cookin' Canuck

    In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt and five-spice powder. Toss to coat.

    Transfer the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet, and spread out evenly.

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Chinese Five-Spice Powder by Cookin' Canuck

    Roast the potatoes until they are tender and the edges are starting to turn golden brown, turning halfway through, approximately 30 minutes.. Serve.

    Other sweet potato recipes:

    Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese Breadcrumbs
    Sweet Potato Hash with Canadian Bacon, Red Pepper & Sage

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Five-Spice Powder

    Roasted sweet potatoes take mere minutes to prep. Just toss them with olive oil, salt and Chinese 5-spice powder before sliding them into the oven.
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    Course: Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 3 about 1 ½ pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt and five-spice powder. Toss to coat.
    • Transfer the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet, and spread out evenly.
    • Roast the potatoes until they are tender and the edges are starting to turn golden brown, turning halfway through, approximately 30 minutes.. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving (¼ of Recipe) | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32690IU | Vitamin C: 33.3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Jessica

        July 26, 2016 at 10:28 am

        These are wonderful! I have never been a yam fan until I tried these!

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      2. cindy

        May 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm

        Nutrients info??

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      3. Brooks

        December 02, 2012 at 10:17 pm

        Dara, I wish I could say I know of the Superfriends who morph into things in the name of good, but I will say these roasted sweet potatoes look super delicious! You had me at 5 spice powder.

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