Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes

Make the side dishes shine over the holiday season with these Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes - they're the perfect side dish both for the Thanksgiving table or a weeknight dinner! With a sweet and tangy glaze that caramelises beautifully in the oven, these potatoes are golden, flavoursome, and totally irresistible. Plus, they're so easy to make!

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• Inspired By Candied Yams and Daigaku Imo 
• Ingredient Notes
• Step-By-Step Method
• Storage
• What To Serve Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes With?
• More Side Dish Recipes For Holiday Season
• Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes

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Inspired By Candied Yams and Daigaku Imo 

This balsamic roasted sweet potato dish was inspired by two incredible culinary experiences I had on a cruise ship in Japan. Within the same week, I tasted both American candied yams and Japanese Daigaku Imo-two dishes that celebrate the perfect blend of sweet and savoury.

I instantly fell in love with how these dishes transformed simple root vegetables into something magical, and I knew I had to bring a little bit of that joy into my own kitchen.

Now, these balsamic roasted sweet potatoes have become an irreplaceable autumnal side dish in my home, blurring the lines between sweet and savoury in the most delicious way. If you're a fan of honey-roasted carrots and parsnips, you're going to adore this recipe-it's a must-try for your next cosy dinner!

Don't fancy sweet potatoes? Try our Balsamic Roast Baby Potatoes instead!

Ingredient Notes

• sweet potatoes: orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, skin-on, well scrubbed. 
• extra virgin olive oil: or neutral oil, like vegetable or sunflower oil. 
• balsamic vinegar: if you're using very thick, syrupy and sweet balsamic vinegar that tastes almost like balsamic glaze, you may need to reduce the amount of (or omit) honey in this recipe.
• honey: may be replaced with maple syrup or even brown sugar. 
• sea salt and black pepper. 

Find the ingredient quantities, detailed instructions and nutritional information in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.  

Step-By-Step Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large baking tray with a large piece of parchment paper or foil.

2. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. If you are using sugar instead of honey, mix the ingredients for a while until the sugar dissolves. 

3. Add the sweet potato pieces and toss well to coat.

4. Spread the potatoes onto a prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Spoon any remaining dressing from the bowl all over them.

5. Roast the potatoes for 30-40 minutes, mixing them midway through. They should be fork-tender and turn golden brown with caramelised edges. Season potatoes with extra salt, if needed. 

Storage

The best way to store your balsamic roasted sweet potatoes is to let them cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply spread them on a baking tray and warm them in the oven at 180°C (350°F) until heated through. 

What To Serve Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes With?

These roasted balsamic sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile and make a fantastic addition to any Thanksgiving table. Here's what we love with this delicious sweet potato recipe:

• Pork Chops or BBQ Pork Tenderloin. 
• Thanksgiving anything: turkey, roast chicken and any other roasted poultry dishes. Try them with our Slow Cooker Duck Confit too!
• Add them To Salads, for example, Tex Mex Bowl with Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato and Beetroot Salad or Goat's Cheese and Sweet Potato Salad. 

More Side Dish Recipes For Holiday Season

We are obsessed with our Dauphinouse Parsnips recipe (it's like a cheesy, creamy parsnip gratin). Find more of our favourites below: