Healthy Recipes Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Sweet Potato Side Dishes Roasted Garlic-Butter Sweet Potatoes 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews Roasting a whole head of garlic brings out its sweetness and mellows its pungency, creating a smooth, caramelized paste that blends beautifully with melted butter. When tossed with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, the result is a delicious side dish that’s easy to prepare and pairs with almost everything. You can even add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to elevate the flavor profile. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 30, 2024 Tested by Hilary Meyer Tested by Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Anti-Inflammatory Sesame-Free Weight Loss Diabetes-Friendly Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ali Redmond Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 small head garlic 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1½ pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme Ground pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and discard papery outer layer of 1 garlic head. Cut about ¼ inch from the top of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil big enough to enclose the head. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil; seal the foil securely. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sweet potatoes, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and smoked paprika in a large bowl; toss to coat. After the garlic has roasted for 10 minutes, add the sweet potatoes to the pan, spreading them in an even layer. Roast, stirring once, until tender and browned, about 20 minutes. Ali Redmond Remove the garlic from the foil; let stand until cool enough to handle. Combine 1 tablespoon each melted butter and herbs in a small bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins (discard skins). Add the roasted garlic to the butter mixture and mash with a fork (it will be lumpy). Pour the garlic butter over the sweet potatoes and toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste. Ali Redmond EatingWell.com, September 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 151 Calories 5g Fat 25g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size ½ cup Calories 151 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 5g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 832µg Vitamin C 5mg 6% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 6% Folate 14µg Vitamin K 15µg Sodium 274mg 12% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 1mg 5% Magnesium 31mg 7% Potassium 421mg 9% Zinc 0mg 4% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.