Description
This Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes recipe is a simple, healthy, and flavorful side dish perfect for enhancing any meal. Sweet potatoes are seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper then roasted alongside tender broccoli florets until perfectly caramelized. It’s a vibrant, vegan, and gluten-free dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken, salmon, or grain bowls. With minimal prep and a straightforward roasting method, this recipe brings cozy comfort with a nutritious boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Start Roasting Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to begin softening and caramelizing.
- Prepare Broccoli: While the sweet potatoes roast, toss the broccoli florets in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
- Add Broccoli to Baking Sheet: After the initial 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the broccoli florets. Gently toss the vegetables together to mix them and spread everything out evenly.
- Continue Roasting: Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 15–20 minutes, until both sweet potatoes and broccoli are tender and lightly browned.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- This recipe makes a delicious side dish to accompany roasted chicken, salmon, or your favorite grain bowl.
- For a complete vegetarian or vegan meal, add drained chickpeas to the baking sheet before roasting.
- You can adjust the spices and seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Use parchment paper to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.
- For extra crispiness, spread vegetables in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet.