Smoky Paprika-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes roasted with smoked paprika and garlic until caramelized and tender. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Drizzle over sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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