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Jamaican Sweet Potato

Savory Jamaican Sweet Potato Delight: Vegan & Flavor-Packed

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This Jamaican Sweet Potato recipe combines caramelized potatoes with jerk seasoning and garlic for a vegan-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes can substitute with yellow yams
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado/coconut oil
For the Spice Mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked can add depth
  • 3 cloves Garlic pressed; fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust for heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning reduce for milder taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper and mix to form a thick paste.
  4. Toss sweet potato rounds in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Arrange the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, cool slightly, serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after baking. Can store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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