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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cotija Cheese

roasted sweet potatoes with cotija cheese
A colorful, flavorful fall side, this easy recipe pairs tender roasted sweet potatoes with toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, and cotija from local favorite Don Froylan Creamery.
  • Serving Size

    6

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pound sweet potatoes , washed, peeled and cut into one-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 cup Don Froylan cotija cheese

  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

  • Fresh cilantro , washed and chopped for garnish

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven 425°F.  

  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne powder, salt, and pepper, making sure everything is evenly coated. 

  3. Spread the sweet potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they're tender and browned. 

  4. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.  

  5. Garnish with cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and cotija cheese. Enjoy! 

Tags
Sides Gluten-free Vegetarian

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