Roasted Sweet Potato

Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Once hot, you will be able to insert your sweet potatoes. This step is essential to allow the heat to penetrate evenly through the sweet potato.

While the oven is preheating, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly. As we are going to roast them with the skin on, it is very important to make sure they are very clean.

Dry the sweet potatoes with paper towels.

Make a few deep cuts in the sweet potatoes with a sharp knife. This step is crucial to allow the heat to penetrate to the center of the sweet potato.

Brush each sweet potato with a tablespoon of olive oil. Make sure they are well coated. The oil not only helps the skin get crispy, it also keeps the sweet potato moist while roasting.

Season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.

Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour, or until fork tender. You can check at 45 minutes to make sure they are not burning.

My experience tells me that roasting sweet potatoes can vary depending on the size of the piece. So it is always good to check the tenderness before taking them out of the oven. They can be served as is or you can give them your personal touch by adding your favorite spices or herbs before roasting, for example, with a little cinnamon or thyme.

Let the roasted sweet potatoes rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.