Maria MarloweVegetables are tastier and more fun to eat when they’re cubed and covered in delicious spices. Case in point? These vibrant sweet potato cubes.
Benefits of Spiced Sweet Potato Cubes
Sweet potatoes: One serving provide about 7 grams, or 26% DV, of fiber, supporting healthy digestion and elimination. They can also help keep acne at bay, thanks to the super high Vitamin A content.
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that’s shown antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties in various studies. In fact, it may be one of the most studied spices, with over 1,000 research studies on its effects, and counting.
Spiced Sweet Potato Cubes
Ingredients
1 sweet potato (15 oz or 425 g), chopped small into 1 cm cubes
1 tsp. avocado oil or olive oil
¼ tsp. turmeric powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. cayenne powder
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with the oil and spices. Lay out on the baking sheet in a flat layer. Roast for 30 minutes until cubes are just starting to brown.
About the Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.
She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, NBC, Well + Good, and more. Her first book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke.
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