Upgrade your side dish game with these delicious rosemary garlic butter smashed sweet potatoes. Made with crispy and flavorful smashed sweet potatoes, seasoned with rosemary and garlic infused butter, and baked until crispy, these potatoes are the perfect addition to any meal.
Why you'll love this recipe:
- Simple ingredients
- Flavorful savory rosemary garlic butter drizzle is mouthwatering!
- Crispy outside with a soft inside (thanks to smashing!)
- A great side dish to any meal (Burgers, pastas, salads, etc!)
When I made these for my non-sweet-potato-loving husband he was shocked- he loved the crispy texture of the sweet potato and the savory rosemary garlic butter on top (who doesn't love butter?!) If you are skeptical about sweet potatoes you need to give this recipe a try because it will change how you feel about these yummy orange potatoes. Looking for other sweet potato inspiration? Try out my amazing Sweet Potato Tacos with cashew lime crema (my favorite tacos ever!)
What are smashed sweet potatoes?
A smashed sweet potato is a type of side dish made by roasting or boiling sweet potatoes until they are tender, and then smashing them with a fork or potato masher. The smashed sweet potatoes are then seasoned and often broiled until they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are not mashed sweet potatoes, so make sure to be gentle with your fork ;).
How to make Rosemary Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes
- Cut your sweet potatoes into ½-1 inch slices and lay on a parchment lined sheet and bake.
- While it bakes, make your infused rosemary garlic butter on the stove.
- When your potatoes have baked for 25 minutes, use a fork to smash. This will help them get crispier when you broil them next.
- Drizzle the rosemary garlic butter on top and sprinkle with salt as desired.
- Broil for ~15 minutes until crispy (keep an eye on them so they don't burn!)
Storage
- Store the potatoes in the fridge in a container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or a conventional oven at 350F for 5-7 minutes.
Why you should love sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritious food that is rich in several important nutrients. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. Here are the amazing benefits of sweet potatoes:
- Rich in vitamins and minerals: Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, which is important for vision and immune function.
- High in antioxidants: Sweet potatoes are a good source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Some research suggests that antioxidants may help to reduce the risk of certain types of chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
- High in fiber: Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, which helps to support healthy digestion and may also help to lower cholesterol levels.
Just a few reasons to enjoy this delicious recipe and the benefits of sweet potato!
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Garlic Rosemary Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes sliced into ½ -1 inch pieces
- 4 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 sprigs rosemary fresh
- 2 large cloves fresh garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Roast Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Slice sweet potatoes and line on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.
Make Garlic Rosemary Butter
- Infuse your butter with garlic and rosemary. Begin by melting your butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Add in minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add in rosemary sprigs and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Let infused butter sit for 10 minutes. Gently remove rosemary pieces off main branch using spoon. They should fall off easily.
Smash and Broil
- Remove roasted sweet poatoes and gently smash with a fork (so that some of the sweet potato contents oozes out).
- Drizzle garlic rosemary butter on top.
- BROIL for 15 minutes until crispy.
- Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before sprinkling with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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