I wouldn’t call this a recipe.
I’d call it more of a I made this for dinner and the husband really loved it and told me to blog about it type of thing.
This is not rocket science.
This is potatoes.
But they’re sweet potatoes which elevates them past typical tuber status.
Their natural sweetness paired well with the Mrs. Dash Caribbean Citrus seasoning blend I found buried in my cupboard.
If you’ve never tried that blend, it’s citrusy indeed; and it has just a tiny bit of kick from sweet chili peppers and cayenne.
It’s a “warm” seasoning from the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg included.
Between the warm spice blend and the warm sweet potatoes, this was warm winter comfort food at its finest.
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Caribbean Citrus Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Vegan and Gluten Free)
1 large sweet potato, peeled (or two smaller potatoes)
2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Caribbean Citrus Blend (or use individual spices such as sweet chili pepper, thyme, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon)
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, drizzled
1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil, drizzled (tiny chunks sprinkled on top if it’s solid), optional
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375F and prepare a baking sheet with a Silpat liner, foil, parchment paper (lining your sheet will save you lots of cleanup time ), or spray well with cooking spray. Peel the sweet potato and slice it into sticks or chunks; I did one-centimeter wide slices and one-inch chunks. Place potatoes on baking sheet, sprinkle seasonings, salt and pepper, and drizzle the oil. Toss potatoes with your hands to coat evenly. Bake potatoes for 30 minutes, then flip them. Bake for another 10 to 20 minutes, and use your judgment based on browning levels, the size of your potatoes, and personal taste preferences. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Store extras in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator and reheat prior to serving as desired, knowing that leftovers will not stay crispy.
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Crispy edges, soft middles.
That was the name of this Caribbean tune.
I wish it was this Caribbean tune, though.
And it reminded me of the Coconut Oil Fried Cinnamon Sugar & Ginger Plantains I made.
Scott loves potatoes in any form and loved these sweet potatoes.
Many Americans call this bright orange-fleshed vegetable with the rusty brown peeling a sweet potato, but this (below) is a yam according to my research.
What I made, using the potato with a light tan peel and pale yellow flesh (on the left), is actually a sweet potato.
Google away for more tuber ‘n tater talk, such as the finer points of differentiation between sweet potatoes and yams.
If you’re a potato lover, may I suggest my Potato Themed Recipes compilation post with everything from potatoes as sides to soup recipes using potatoes.
Two favorite potatoes include:
Lemon & Dill Roasted Potato Sticks
Do you like potatoes?
For me, they’re just whatever. They’re fine, but I don’t seek them out like I’d seek out carbs in this form.
I like Peanut Butter Cookies more than I like potatoes. Make sure you make something with peanut butter in it if you missed the big national holiday because National Peanut Butter Day was January 24. I suggest Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints (No-Bake, Vegan, GF)
Do you have a favorite kind of potato or favorite way to prepare them?
I have a potato recipe coming up next week that knocked my socks off and I’m not even a tater lover, but this one made even me do the happy tater dance.
P.S. Babble is hosting “My Family’s Favorite Breakfast Recipe Contest” and my Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts with Vanilla Peanut Butter Glaze are in the final 8.
If you could comment on that post saying something to the effect of your “favorite recipe was Averie’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts”, I’d love it. If something else is your favorite, those other ladies who submitted those recipes will love it.
P.P.S. Thanks for the Chobani Yogurt Giveaway entries
I just made sweet potatoes tonight! I love them! I love them in my Spicy Chipotle Sauce or Spicy Ketchup! Every-time we go out to eat, which is not often and I see Sweet Potato fries I have to order them, no matter what I’m having for my meal! So good! I love the tropical spin you put on your foods.
My mind always thinks Caribbean and tropical…and chocolate :)
OMG! The sweet potatoes look soooo yummy! I have to try them!
I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it! The photography is incredible and really cheerful. I can’t wait to try this version of sweet potatoes!
Thanks so much and hope you keep reading!
Delicious! And you know that I consider many of my “recipes” simply to be “templates” so this post is perfect!
Ohhhh I love sweet potatos!! What a great twist on them!
I always get so excited when I see savory recipes on your blog!
I´m not really into potatoes, though I like some sweet ones now and again, which I prefer roasted or mashed.
Too sad I am no longer in the States, that spice mix sounds so good!
(btw, I have been to San Diego, too, and o.m.g., what a beautiful spot! Such a great energy!! I totally get why you love it as much as you do :))
Well, I have one more savory coming up next week, so you’re in luck :) I like making desserts more but sometimes photographing savory is really fun, too.
And yes, San Diego is great; never leaving!
looking forward to the other recipes :)
you are great with everything you are taking pictures of. If I will ever write a cook book, I will hire you to take the pictures ;)
That is such an amazing compliment, thank you….SO MUCH!!! :)
and it is true :)
GIIIIRL, yes. Now we’re talking. I. want. 4,000. bites.
Your photography is really getting even more amazing!
Brooke
http://www.TheAnnessaFamily.com
Thanks, Brooke. I appreciate that!
Sweet potatoes for me and the sweeter the better! I picked up some of the Mrs. Dash Caribbean citrus blend after reading some of your earlier posts and love it. Sounds like a great idea for sweet potatoes and your pics look delish! I found white fleshed sweet potatoes w/red skins last fall and they were just as good as the orange ones!
Glad you like the Mrs. Dash Caribbean Citrus and good info about the taters you tried.
Ohh sweet potatoes, one of my absolute favourites! Will definitely be trying this :)
I have been craving potatoes recently, cold weather makes me want carbs. Personally I love roasted sweet potato wedges or sweet potato fries best but a good hash brown casserole is always delightful. thanks for the inspiration to go home and roast some taters!!
The guy i’m currently dating is sweet potato OBSESSED – definitely making these! Good looking out, girl :)
He owes you a back massage then at least for “slaving” away in the kitchen for him :)
Wow, this looks wonderful, great flavor combo! It’s been too long since I’ve had sweet potatoes, I need to pick some up to try this!
Don’t sell yourself short averie! For someone who fumbles around in the kitchen…potatoes can be rocket science haha. bookmarked to make when i get back from holiday! My favourite kind of potato is a sweet potato, but normal roasted potatoes are also yummy!
Well glad it’s helpful; I almost didn’t post it because it’s basic but glad I did because a few people have said it was good info :)
Yum! I am wishing that I was at home so I could go roast some sweet potatoes right now. I love the different varieties of sweet potatoes and yams. I’ve found that I like using yams to make baked fries and sweet potatoes in chili and on their own with a little butter or coconut oil.
Your photography skills have grown so much. You are equally talented with your photos and recipes!
Thanks for the kind words, Kilee. I really appreciate the photography compliments more than anything :)
YUM! I love potatoes and just bought some sweet potatoes the other day. I’m so going to give these a try! They look insanely delicious!