Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice
These Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice are sweet, savory, and the perfect side dish or post-workout snack.
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A Perfectly Balanced Snack or Side
Not only are these roasted sweet potatoes a fantastic side dish, but they also lend themselves as fuel for anyone who likes to get out for some afternoon cardio.
Sweet potatoes offer up a good balance of protein, carbs, fiber, and micronutrients. Sure they’re a complex carb, but they’re easier on your stomach than a lot of other options out there.
This recipe amps things up with a sprinkle of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne, along with a smear of honey and a refreshing squeeze of lime juice.
Not only are the flavors a hit, but the feeling of nourishing your bod with something so hearty and healthful is incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato
- Avocado or olive oil
- Raw or organic liquid honey
- Chili powder
- Paprika—sweet or smoked add a nice touch
- Cayenne pepper
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- Lime
- Scallions
- Fresh parsley
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How to Roast Sweet Potatoes With Honey and Lime
- Preheat the oven to 400º F.
- Cut your sweet potato in half lengthwise and brush each half, including the skin, with olive or avocado oil.
- Season the entire sweet potato halves with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- With a sharp knife, score the top (interior) halves, and season with chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper if you’re using it.
- Pop the potatoes into the oven and bake them for about 30 minutes.
- When done, remove them from the oven and allow them to sit and cool for a few minutes.
- Before serving, brush with honey, spritz them with fresh lime juice, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a nutrient-rich source of carbs, which makes it a great post-workout snack since
- This recipe requires very few ingredients, most of them being pantry staples
- It’s a healthy option
- It’s super easy to prepare
- You can adapt it to your preference! Play with the seasoning, and even swap honey for maple syrup!
Just How Healthy Are Sweet Potatoes?
- Sweet potatoes help stabilize blood sugar! They’re higher in fiber than white potatoes, which provides more stability for blood glucose.
- They support eye health. You’ve heard this about carrots, I’m sure. But sweet potatoes boast enough vitamin A to benefit overall eye health as well.
- It’s possible that they reduce systemic inflammation. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant which cleanses the body’s cells of pro-inflammatory free radicals.
- They aid in digestion, thanks to their soluble fiber.
- They’re perfect for a heart-healthy diet!
- Longevity. A hefty punch of beta-carotene is correlated with lower risk of death from any health cause, and sweet potatoes are full of that good stuff.
- They keep you fuller for longer, which can help prevent mindless and unhealthy snacking.
Useful Kitchen Tools
More Sweet Potato Recipes You’ll Love
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
- Honey Lime Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Coconut Curry Instant Pot Lentil Soups with Sweet Potatoes
- Honey Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Smokey + Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
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Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 TBSP liquid honey
- 1/2 tsp of chili powder
- 1/2 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Kosher salt + cracked black pepper
- 1 lime
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Brush each sweet potato half with olive oil, skin included.
- Season the entire sweet potato with kosher salt + cracked black pepper.
- Score the top halves (interior flesh) with a knife.
- Season each top half with chili powder, paprika and harissa or cayenne, if using.
- Bake for 30 mins at 400 degrees F.
- Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove from oven.
- Smear the top halves with honey. Squeeze fresh lime juice over both halves upon serving, and add parsley.
24 Comments on “Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice”
A lovely alternative to plain old sweet potatoes. Â The spices and sweetness from the honey are delicious. I served mine with salmon and roasted chickpeas. Yummy!