Description

This Tasty Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes recipe is a simple, wholesome dish perfect for busy weeknights. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the potatoes and adds a delightful crispness to the broccoli. Seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, this colorful vegetable medley is both nutritious and flavorful, making it a versatile side or light main course.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

2 cups Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups Broccoli florets, medium-sized

Seasonings and Oil

3 tablespoons Olive Oil (can substitute with avocado oil)
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (regular paprika can be used for milder taste)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or 2–3 cloves fresh minced garlic)
1 teaspoon Onion Powder (optional if fresh onions are used)
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, can replace with black pepper)
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the vegetables to a perfect crisp.
Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces and cut the broccoli into medium-sized florets. Make sure the pieces are roughly uniform so they cook evenly.
Season the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes and broccoli. Drizzle olive oil over them, then sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes and broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Avoid overcrowding to ensure they roast rather than steam.
Roast the Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes. Halfway through, toss the vegetables to allow them to brown evenly on all sides.
Check for Doneness: The sweet potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, and the broccoli should be crisp-tender with some caramelized, slightly charred edges.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a healthy side dish or a light vegetarian main.

Notes

You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a higher smoke point and avocado flavor.
For a milder seasoning, use regular paprika instead of smoked paprika and omit cayenne pepper.
Fresh minced garlic can be used instead of garlic powder but add it closer to the end of roasting to prevent burning.
If fresh onions are used, you can omit onion powder to keep flavors balanced.
To add protein, consider tossing with chickpeas before roasting or serving alongside grilled chicken or fish.
Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform sizes to promote even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others stay raw.