Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Halves
These roasted purple sweet potato halves are seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper, then roasted until tender. Serve them with a creamy lemon chive sour cream dip for an easy side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Purple Sweet Potatoes
- 4 small purple sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Lemon Chive Sour Cream Dip
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ teaspoon minced garlic
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
Make the Dip
- In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, and salt.
- Cover and refrigerate while the potatoes roast.
Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack set in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Pat dry and slice each one in half lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Arrange the potatoes cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the cut sides and skins with oil and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.
- Turn the potatoes cut-side down on the parchment paper.
- Roast for 15 minutes. Test with a fork, then continue roasting for another 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, until fork tender.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm with the chilled lemon chive sour cream dip.
Notes
Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in a 375°F oven for about 10 minutes, or warm them in the microwave until heated through. They can also be eaten cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 24.7gProtein: 2.6gTotal Fat: 9.2gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 365.9mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 5.8g
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