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    The VGN Way » Sides

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

    Published: May 18, 2022 · Modified: Dec 4, 2022 by Nija Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This Delicious Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli Side Dish Recipe. Is Easy To Make. Its Healthy And Full Of Flavor & Perfect For Meal Prep. It Takes Just 30 Minutes To Make With 3 Ingredients And One Sheet Pan.

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    Roasted broccoli and sweet potato on sheetpan

    Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However you can find important tips/tricks in the post.

    Most nights we default to roasted broccoli or roasted spicy brussel sprouts for a green veggie. But for variations we love adding sweet root vegetables like roasted broccoli with butternut squash as well as sweet potatoes.

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    • Variations
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    • Storage & Reheating
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    Ingredients

    Heads of broccoli and a few sweet potatoes on table.
    • Sweet Potatoes - cut into 1 inch cubes (Are are a healthy for you complex carbohydrate. Highly nutritious, a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals and they aid in digestion and gut health).
    • Broccoli - cut into florets (Are a complex carbohydrate. Nutrient-rich vegetable and is low glycemic).
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt & Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Variations

    This broccoli and sweet potato recipe is easy to make and versatile. A great vegan and gluten-free vegetable side dish. Add any of the following to give the dish even more depth and flavors:

    • Red Pepper Flakes
    • Fresh Herbs - Rosemary, Parsley or Chives
    • Fresh Lemon Juice
    • Carrots
    • Green Beans
    • Red & Yellow Bell Peppers 

    Substitutions

    • Potato - instead of sweet potatoes you can use butternut squash, carrots or white potatoes.
    • Broccoli - instead of broccoli you can use cauliflower or broccolini (young broccoli that has smaller florets and longer, thin stalks).

    FAQ

    Can you use and roast frozen broccoli? 

    Yes, you can. No need to thaw. The secret to crispy and not mushy broccoli is high heat and not overcrowd your baking sheet

    How to tell if broccoli is bad?

    It should be bright and green. The trunk should be firm. If they have any yellow or brown spots, that's a sign your broccoli is starting to spoil. Broccoli shouldn’t have a bad order and no mold. Mold on broccoli will look like fuzzy white spots on the florets or black spots on the trunk.

    Can you roast broccoli and potatoes at the same time?

    Yes, you can. Both are heart vegetables. Potato are consider a root vegetable and broccoli a crocchi vegetable. Cut into similar sized pieces and place under the high heat of roasting they both cook perfectly.

    Are Sweet Potatoes (Yams) Gluten-Free?

    Yes, in there natural state they do not contain any gluten and can be consumed by people with wheat sensitivity, allergies or Celiac disease. Beware of items like fries that can have a flour coating made from wheat.

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    Lined a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 

    Prepare the broccoli. For this recipe we like to buy the broccoli crown. The stem, to us can be a little chewy. If we do have stem we freeze them for later use in our creamy Broccoli Soup.

    Cut into small pieces. Place in colander and rinse.

    Rinse,scrub and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into small bites size pieces. 

    Spread the broccoli and sweet potatoes on parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.

    Cubed and uncooked sweet potatoes and cut roasted broccoli on baking sheet.

    Toss the veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.

    Add to parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.

    Roast in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and give a stir to make sure the broccoli and sweet potatoes are cooking evenly.

    Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until fork-tender and slightly golden.

    Cubed and cooked sweet potatoes and cut roasted broccoli on baking sheet.

    Serve Warm and Enjoy.

    Pairs Deliciously With These Meals

    Vegan Quiche

    Just Egg Frittata

    Hungry for more roasted vegetables? Try out this sweet and spicy roasted brussels sprouts recipe or our vegetable stuffed bell peppers.

    Storage & Reheating

    • To Store. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
    • To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in microwave or in oven at 350 until heated through.

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    Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

    Nija Clark
    These Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli Are A Super Simple Veggie Sheet-Pan Side Dish. Perfect For Busy Weeknight Or Weekend Dinner. Hearty & Full Of Flavor. It Takes 30 Minutes To Make With Just 3 Ingredients And One Pan.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 184 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound Sweet Potatoes - peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 1 pound Broccoli  - cut into florets
    • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Lined a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Prepare the broccoli. For this recipe we like to buy the broccoli crown. The stem, to us can be a little chewy. If we do have stem we freeze them for later use in our creamy Broccoli Soup.
      1 pound Broccoli 
    • Cut into small pieces. Place in colander and rinse.
    • Rinse,scrub and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into small bites size pieces.
      1 pound Sweet Potatoes
    • Spread the broccoli and sweet potatoes on parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.
    • Toss the veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.
      3 tablespoons Olive oil, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • Add to parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.
    • Roast in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and give a stir to make sure the broccoli and sweet potatoes are cooking evenly.
    • Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until fork-tender and slightly golden.
    • Serve Warm and Enjoy.

    Notes

    Storage & Reheating
    • To Store. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
    • To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in microwave or in oven at 350 until heated through.
    Substitutions 
    • Potato - instead of sweet potatoes you can use butternut squash, carrots or white potatoes.
    • Broccoli - instead of broccoli you can use cauliflower or broccolini (young broccoli that has smaller florets and longer, thin stalks).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 545mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 13436IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @vgnway or tag #thevgnway!

    These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

    If you give this Sheet Pan Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag and us on Instagram at #thevgnway.

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    Comments

    1. Stacy Teagan

      October 09, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      4 stars
      Good fast and easy

      Reply
    2. Charley Shoemaker

      October 01, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      I used butternutsquash and it took a little longer but it was still good. I added sliced red and orange bell peppers. SO GOOD.

      Reply

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