🍠 Mediterranean Honey-Lemon Roasted Sweet Potatoes (or Pumpkin) 

✨ Ingredients

• 3–4 cups sweet potatoes or pumpkin, peeled & cut into cubes

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp honey (optional—use lemon only if avoiding all sweeteners)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ¼ tsp turmeric (Mediterranean touch)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional:

  • A pinch of cinnamon (pairs beautifully with sweet potatoes)

  • Fresh parsley for topping

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Veggies

• Peel and cube the sweet potatoes or pumpkin into bite-sized chunks.

• Lay them on a baking tray.

2️⃣ Make the Mediterranean Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Olive oil

• Honey

• Lemon juice

• Paprika

• Turmeric

• Garlic powder (optional)

• Salt & pepper

3️⃣ Coat

• Pour the glaze over the cubes.

• Toss well to fully coat every piece.

4️⃣ Roast

• Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

• Roast 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway.

• The edges should caramelize and darken like in your photo.

5️⃣ Finish

• Taste and adjust salt or lemon.

• Garnish with parsley if desired.

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💛 Tips (Mediterranean Style)

• Add a splash of extra lemon before serving for freshness.

• Sprinkle za’atar for extra Mediterranean flavor.

• Use pumpkin if you want a lighter, lower-calorie option.

• Add crushed walnuts on top for crunch and healthy fats.