Sweet potatoes are… sweet, so I love to introduce flavors to them that balance out and complement their natural sweetness. My go-to combo is a simple one; smoked paprika, coriander, and salt. That’s it! This recipe for Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes is a great example of how simple is sometimes best.

Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Of course if you want to add more oomph, there’s room for that, too. A little cumin, chipotle powder, cayenne or garam masala are all great additions, depending on what flavor profile you’re going for. To add some flavor post-roast, fresh herbs or a toss with chimichurri are great additions as well.

I love serving these with roasted or grilled chicken and hanger steak. If you’re a meal prepper, definitely make a big batch of these for the week. Here are few ways to change them up:

Breakfast potatoes: Sauté some onion and bell pepper and add the cooked sweet potatoes to the skillet once the onion and pepper are browned. Put an egg on it.
Sheet Pan Supper: (with already cooked sweet potatoes) Roast sausage and cauliflower and/or broccoli and add the sweet potatoes once they’re almost done. How easy was that?
Sheet Pan Supper: (if you haven’t made a batch of sweet potatoes yet) Same as above, but cook it all together!
Chef Salad: Add them to a salad you make out of any greens, leftover veggies, and proteins you have in your fridge that need to be used up. Even better if you have some Ranch on hand (and if you don’t, it takes less than 5 minutes to make!)