Basotho-style Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Honey Glaze
Experience the rich and flavorful taste of Basotho-style Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze. This traditional dish from Lesotho Cuisine is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato chunks with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized, turning once halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes thin and runny.
- Drizzle the honey glaze over the roasted sweet potatoes just before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Baking sheet Large bowl Small saucepan
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Basotho-style Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze as a side dish to grilled meats or as a delicious accompaniment to a hearty stew.
Tips & tricks
For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, over the roasted sweet potatoes before drizzling with the honey glaze.
Cost
$8