Thyme and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a really simple way to roast a veggie alongside whatever protein you are making for dinner. They are a flavorful, healthy side dish since sweet potatoes are nutrient dense and high in fiber. For some interesting facts on the nutritional value of sweet potatoes, check out this article. We eat sweet potatoes a lot, as I actually like them better than regular potatoes (which is a long way for me to come, because I used to hate them!). My kids will eat them too, finally. You know how they say to give a kid a food at least ten times before they will eat it? I’m pretty sure the person who wrote that rule doesn’t have kids. Either than or mine are a whole ‘notha level of stubborn. I have served them sweet potatoes, in every form imaginable, consistently (once a week or so) for TWO YEARS. They finally, finally, started eating them (and liking them!). What is that, 100 times of serving them?! Maybe its because they see how much I like sweet potatoes and that deterred them from trying them, out of pure stubbornness. I know you mommas feel my pain.
Anyway, back to the recipe. not only do these Thyme and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes make a great side dish, if you are doing a Whole 30, they make a great base for a hamburger slider or Sloppy Joe meat too! For breakfast, you can top them with a fried egg and some hot sauce. They are super flexible!
Thyme and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch thick rounds
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper