This Sweet Potato Recipe Is Better Than Any Healthy Dinner
This Sweet Potato Recipe Is Better Than Any Healthy Dinner is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by Vegan Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 65 min
Cost: $4.95 total, $1.24 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 large Sweet Potatoes (washed and cut into wedges)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for tossing potatoes)
- 1 tsp Sweet Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (handful, roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for caramelizing walnuts)
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (use gluten‑free tamari for GF version)
- 1 tsp Chili Sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 200°C (392°F) and let it preheat while you prepare the potatoes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 200°C
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Wash the sweet potatoes, pat dry, and cut each into 1‑inch wedges.
Time: PT5M
Season Potatoes
In a mixing bowl, toss the wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Bake Potatoes
Spread the seasoned wedges in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the edges are crispy and the interior is tender.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 200°C
Caramelize Walnut Topping
While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then the chopped walnuts. Stir in maple syrup, soy sauce, chili sauce, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until the mixture turns golden and glossy.
Time: PT5M
Plate and Serve
Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving platter, drizzle or sprinkle the sweet‑chili walnut topping over the top, and serve immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten-Free (use tamari for soy sauce)
Allergens: Walnuts, Soy
Last updated: April 14, 2026








