Sweet Potato Wedges

These roasted sweet potato wedges are a simple, yet perfect way to incorporate more veggies into your weekly diet!

Recipe by: Bako Sweet

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Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 large Bako sweet potatoes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

• Zest of one lime

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Sweet Potato Wedges

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F

2. Prep the sweets:

   • Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges. Aim for even-sized wedges for consistent cooking.

   • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Ensure the wedges are well coated.In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil until evenly coated.

3. Roast the sweets:

   • Arrange the seasoned sweet potato wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Make sure the wedges are spread out in a single layer to allow even cooking.

   • Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the wedges are golden brown and tender, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even browning.

4. Serve the sweets:

   • Once the sweet potato wedges are done, transfer them to a serving plate. Sprinkle the cilantro and lime zest for generously over the roasted sweet potatoes adding in salt + pepper to taste. Try these with your favorite dipping sauce too! Once the sweet potato wedges are done, transfer them to a serving plate. Sprinkle the cilantro and lime zest for generously over the roasted sweet potatoes adding in salt + pepper to taste. Try these with your favorite dipping sauce too! Enjoy!

• Health Benefits

  Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and is a low glycemic index food. Find out more on our Nutritional Facts page.

• What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?

  Sweet potatoes have a much thinner skin than a yam and tastes delicious when cooked. Yams have a thick bark like skin that needs to be cut away before cooking. Learn more about their differences on our Sweet Potatoes VS. Yams page.