How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Need a great side dish that is easy to make? You will love this recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes! Cubed sweet potatoes are tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper and then tossed generously with fresh garlic and sage. Then, roasted until they have a nice crispy exterior.
This cubed sweet potato recipe was originally published February 6, 2017. It has been updated from the archives with additional information and larger photos.
Savory Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
If you were to ask the kids what vegetable they wanted for dinner, I’m pretty sure it would go like this…
Kendall: Sweet Potatoes. It really doesn’t matter at all if it is Smokey Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges, Foil Grilled Southwestern Sweet Potatoes, or Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic. Kendall always wants the sweet potatoes.
Logan: Kale Chips. Which baffles me because for pretty much ever Logan was disgusted just looking at them.
Kayden: The asparagus that you BURN. This is what Kayden calls “roasted asparagus.” I keep reminding him it is called roasted, not burned, because he frequently goes around saying “you make the best ever burned asparagus.” And that probably confuses people.
Madeline: Bacon Brussels Sprouts! Who wouldn’t pick this when bacon is involved?
Even though all four kids have very different preferences when it comes to what they’d pick if I asked them what they wanted, they will all always eat roasted sweet potato cubes when I make them. That means these are in regular rotation in our house!
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“Thanks for the recipe, turned out great! I’m looking forward to using the leftovers in your Southwest breakfast bowl recipe tomorrow.” —Cat
Our Favorite Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Everyone knows they are Kendall’s favorite, but everyone else besides Kendall is more than happy to eat them.
And it will be all good with four kids happy to eat a vegetable. There won’t be any complaining, bemoaning, or impossibly slow eating.
The great thing is that when I make savory roasted sweet potatoes I can always get away with making a second vegetable — like one of the other favorites in the above list.
And they will all eat a serving of each. Because what mom doesn’t want their kids to eat more vegetables (especially when they do it without complaint)?
So, these Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Garlic and Sage are pretty much the best winner of all time when it comes to vegetables in our house.
Read on to learn how to make our family’s favorite way to eat sweet potatoes, how to store leftovers, and other recipes you can use these roasted sweet potato cubes in.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes Ingredients
To make these garlic and sage roasted sweet potato cubes, you’ll need to add the following simple ingredients to your shopping list:
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh sage leaves
- Garlic cloves
For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Roasted cubed sweet potatoes come together quickly, especially if you’ve prepped the broth in advance. Here’s a quick overview of the recipe:
- Recipe Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F and position the rack in the upper middle. Cut sweet potatoes into ½–¾ inch cubes (peeling is optional).
- Arrange and Coat: Spread cubed sweet potatoes evenly on a large sheet pan or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast: Place in the oven and roast for 15–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Add Flavor: Remove from the oven and sprinkle roasted sweet potato cubes with minced garlic and sage. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Finish Roasting and Serve: Roast for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
The above is simply a quick summary of this easy cubed sweet potato recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.
Tips for Roasting Sweet Potatoes
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes before cooking. Washing will remove any dirt from the exterior. Drying will help them brown nicely.
- Try to cube the sweet potatoes in relatively the same size. 1-inch cubes work well, but whatever size you choose just make sure they’re all the same size.This will ensure that the roasted sweet potato cubes cook at the same rate.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on your baking sheet. Using a pan large enough to accomodate space between the sweet potato pieces will help them develop a nice crispy exterior!
- For the best flavor, use fresh sage and fresh garlic cloves and not the pre-minced kind you get in a jar.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes Variations
We prefer using fresh sage and garlic on these savory sweet potatoes, but you can easily adapt this basic recipe for roasted sweet potato chunks!
- Swap the sage for one of your favorite herbs. Fresh rosemary or thyme are other savory herbs that taste great in this recipe.
- Simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder also tastes great if you’re in a pinch and don’t have the fresh herbs or fresh garlic. Or something like this garlic herb salt.
- Try seasoning the sweet potatoes with chili powder and ground cumin (or even spicy taco seasoning) along with the fresh garlic for a spicy alternative.
- Combine them with another vegetable, like I did in this Maple Chipotle Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes FAQs
Got questions about how to make this recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.
Do I need to peel sweet potatoes before roasting?
No, you do not have to peel the sweet potatoes for this roasted sweet potato cube recipe!
Sweet potato skin is safe to eat. In fact, I prefer leaving the skin on the sweet potatoes before I cube and roast them. One less thing for me to prep!
How long to roast sweet potatoes?
These roasted sweet potato cubes need to cook in a 425 degree F oven. They’re first roasted for 15 to 20 minutes, then sprinkled with sage and garlic and roasted for another 5 minutes.
In total, roasted sweet potato cubes require 20 to 25 minutes in the oven. However, oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on them and check for doneness. If needed, add extra time in 5 minute increments.
Storage Instructions
Unfortunately in our house there are rarely leftovers because even if we don’t eat them all at dinner, someone ends up finishing them off before bed because they are that good. But, here’s how to store leftovers if you’re lucky enough to have them:
- Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool completely to room temperature.
- Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ways to Use Leftover Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
My family loves these so much that if I even want to think about having leftovers, I have to make double the amount of roasted sweet potatoes.
These roasted sweet potato cubes make a great addition to other main dishes! Here are some of our favorite ways to use leftovers of this sweet potatoes recipe:
- This recipe for Southwest Breakfast Bowls has roasted sweet potatoes in it for a filling delicious nutrient-packed breakfast.
- Make a delicious breakfast hash using roasted sweet potatoes with scrambled eggs, bacon crumbles, and sautéed bell peppers and onion.
- Try one of these grain bowl recipes and add some roasted sweet potato cubes to it: Chicken Quinoa Bowl, Fall Mexican Rice Bowls, Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls, or Winter Chicken Spinach Salad Quinoa Bowl, or Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad.
- I love leftovers on a salad the next day for lunch. Substitute the sweet potatoes for the squash in this Butternut Squash, Pomegranate + Roquefort Salad and add some leftover roasted chicken. So good!
- This recipe for Vegetarian Tacos uses black beans and roasted sweet potatoes as the taco filling..
Try this Easy Recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes!
Next time you’re looking for a simple side dish, give these garlic and sage roasted sweet potatoes a try! Did you think it was the perfect side dish?
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Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Garlic and Sage
In this recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Garlic and Sage, cubed sweet potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper are roasted and then tossed generously with fresh garlic and sage. These roasted sweet potato cubes make a great side for your evening meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Sweet Potatoes, washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 large cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 large Sage Leaves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and place the rack on the upper middle position.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2 - 3/4 inch cubes. You do not need to peel the potatoes first, but feel free to do so if you prefer.
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan or in a large cast iron skillet, making sure to spread them evenly so they don't overlap.
- Drizzle the cubed sweet potatoes with the olive oil and toss them to coat evenly on all sides.
- Season the sweet potatoes, according to your personal preferences, with salt and pepper.
- Place the sheet pan or cast iron skillet in the oven on the upper middle rack and roast for 15 - 25 minutes, until they are tender and beginning to brown lightly, checking at the midway point and flipping the potatoes so they brown evenly.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with the minced garlic and the minced sage. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and roast an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutions
Rosemary or thyme make nice substitutions to sage, but we prefer sage the best. You can use this same method and recipe with another type of potato, like red potatoes or russet potatoes, but you may need to adjust the roasting time as those varieties can sometimes take longer to cook.
What to Do with Leftover Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
There are rarely leftovers because even if we don’t eat them all at dinner, someone ends up finishing them off before bed because they are that good.
I love leftovers on a salad the next day for lunch — try these roasted sweet potato cubes with garlic and sage in these recipes:
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 124Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
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Cat says
Thanks for the recipe, turned out great! I’m looking forward to using the leftovers in your Southwest breakfast bowl recipe tomorrow
Katie says
So glad you liked them! Enjoy the breakfast bowl! That is one of my favorite ways to use leftover sweet potatoes.
Sheila @ Making the Most of Every Day says
Making these tonight! We’ve recently fallen in love with sweet potatoes too!
Katie says
Enjoy! I hope you love them as much as we do! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Melanie Christensen says
Yum! This sounds so good and beautiful pictures!!