Roasted Sweet Potato with Lime (Print View)

Caramelized sweet potatoes with zesty lime, fresh vegetables, and herbs make this vibrant dish perfect for any meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 small red onion, sliced thin
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach leaves
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

12 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lime zest and juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
05 - Add roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, bell pepper, spinach, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently to combine and coat with dressing.
06 - Transfer salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds, if using. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The warm roasted sweet potatoes create this incredible contrast against crisp fresh vegetables that makes every bite interesting
  • It hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that keeps you going back for just one more forkful
  • You can serve it warm, room temperature, or cold and it somehow manages to be delicious every single way
02 -
  • Let those roasted sweet potatoes cool for just 10 minutes before tossing, otherwise theyll wilt the spinach into sadness
  • The dressing tastes infinitely better if you let it sit for 5 minutes so the garlic can mellow out
  • Dont skip the lime zest, thats where all the aromatic brightness lives
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into exactly 1inch cubes so they roast evenly and finish at the same time
  • Season your dressing aggressively at first, then taste again after coating the vegetables
  • Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant and theyll transform the whole dish

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