Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes is the best of both worlds: sweet and savory. Sweet potatoes offer up sweetness and chili spices plus onions add a remarkable blend of savory flavors.
We awoke to a definite nip in the air. For that matter, we went to bed with a nip in the air. The temperatures took a nose dive yesterday. We had to turn the heater on which isn’t a common occurrence in central Florida.
Brisk weather is a treat for us. It seems to energize and invigorate. I look forward to cooking without the need to turn the air conditioner down and drag a fan in the kitchen.
I love to roast any vegetable that doesn’t run away from me. We had a nice gift of sweet potatoes at Christmas with a few still remaining. I happened to have sweet onions on hand, because I always have sweet onions on hand, so…..
Why not?
Let’s roast sweet potatoes and onions.
I can’t take credit for this combination. A few years back, we were introduced to it at Colonial Williamsburg. Some of the character actors were cooking it in a fireplace at Great Hopes Plantation. We didn’t get to sample it. We only got to be tormented by the wonderful aroma. It didn’t help that I was hungry at the time. I thought I would die if I couldn’t get my hands on some sweet potatoes and onions.
As soon as we got home, you’ll never guess what I cooked.
Yep.
You’ll never guess who ate the whole thing and didn’t share one bite with anyone.
Yep.
I made it again yesterday. Same song, second verse.
I ate the whole thing again. Well, it was my lunch and I was at home by myself. I’m allowed.
This time I added my blend of salt, pepper and garlic powder along with chili powder. Don’t cheat yourself into thinking that sweet potatoes are only good as a sweet dish. They make a knock-out savory dish, too. Check out these dipping sauces for sweet potatoes fries.
You don’t have to share if you don’t want to. You have my permission.
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Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes
yield: 4 servings
preheat oven to 400 degrees
A savory dish composed of sweet potatoes, sweet onions, chili powder plus salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sweet onions are always my choice for roasting but substitute other onion varieties if you wish.
2 medium to large-ish sweet potatoes
1 medium sweet onion
olive oil for drizzling
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon 4-1-1 seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
Prepare a large baking sheet by covering in aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Peel sweet potatoes if desired. I leave on the skins because I’m wild like that. Slice sweet potatoes 1/4 inch thick in any shape you wish.
Add sweet potatoes to prepared baking sheet.
Peel and slice onions in 1/4 inch half moons.
Drizzle enough olive oil over vegetables to coat. Sprinkle with 4-1-1 seasoning and chili powder. Toss to coat well. Arrange in a single layer.
Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 45 minutes or until bottom side starts to brown.
Serve warm.
Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- yield: 4 servings
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 2 medium to large-ish sweet potatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion
- olive oil for drizzling
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon 4-1-1 seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by covering in aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Peel sweet potatoes if desired. I leave on the skins because I'm wild like that. Slice sweet potatoes 1/4 inch thick in any shape you wish.
- Add sweet potatoes to prepared baking sheet.
- Peel and slice onions in 1/4 inch half moons.
- Drizzle enough olive oil over vegetables to coat. Sprinkle with 4-1-1 seasoning and chili powder. Toss to coat well. Arrange in a single layer.
- Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 45 minutes or until bottom side starts to brown.
- Serve warm.
Sue, a Florida Farm Girl says
This sounds interesting, Jackie. Have you ever had sweet potato salad made with cilantro and jalapenos?
Jackie Garvin says
Sue,
I haven’t had the dish you mentioned but someone told me about mashed sweet potatoes with jalapeño peppers. I’m going to experiment with that this week.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I remember one winter in Apopka that it was so cold and the power went out. The water pump couldn’t work so we had no water but we did have a fireplace. I went out and chopped wood and we cooked for 3 days in the fireplace. It does get cold in Central Florida. 🙂
I didn’t make these chili roasted sweet potatoes but I wish I had. They look amazing.
Jackie Garvin says
Maureen,
My pineapple and celery survived this latest cold spell. I have them planted on the south side plus our pool cage offers protection from the cold winds and frost.
Hope you try this dish, Maureen. 🙂
Billie Patrick says
So agree with you Jackie . Lived in Lynchburg Va at one time and was served this with vadilia onions only.
Jackie Garvin says
Billie.
It is such a delicious combination. It’s becoming one of my favorite ways to eat sweet potatoes.
Azlin Bloor says
“Brisk weather is a treat for us” – I had to chuckle at that! Loving this spicy roasted sweet potato slices, I would probably finish a whole plate!
Jackie Garvin says
Thank you,Azlin. I’ve made a complete meal off these. They’re mighty tasty.