🍠Sweet Potatoes
⏱ Prep Time
10 minutes
⏳ Bake Time
40–50 minutes
🍽 Serves
4–6
🧺 Ingredients
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3–4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
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3 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil for Mediterranean twist)
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¼ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a cleaner version)
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
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Optional Mediterranean touches:
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1–2 tsp orange zest
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2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pistachios for topping
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Drizzle of honey after baking
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🔥 Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. -
Arrange sweet potatoes
Place the thick sweet potato slices snugly in the dish, slightly overlapping. -
Prepare glaze
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and optional orange zest until smooth and silky. -
Coat potatoes
Pour the mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring each slice is coated and the sauce seeps between them. -
Bake covered
Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. -
Caramelize
Remove foil. Bake an additional 10–15 minutes uncovered until sauce thickens into a glossy caramel glaze and edges turn golden. -
Finish & serve
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pistachios if desired. Drizzle with honey for extra sweetness. Serve warm.
🌿 Serving Suggestions
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Perfect holiday side or weeknight dinner addition
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Pair with roasted chicken, lamb, or Mediterranean roasted vegetables
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Adds sweetness and warmth to grain bowls or salads
💡 Variations
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Vegan: Use olive oil instead of butter and maple syrup instead of honey
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Spiced: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth
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Extra Mediterranean flair: Top with crumbled feta and a few fresh herbs like thyme or parsley
This recipe transforms humble sweet potatoes into a luxurious, dessert-like side dish while keeping Mediterranean flavors in mind.
