Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice

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 These Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice are sweet, savory, and the perfect side dish or pre-run snack.

A Perfectly Balanced Snack or Side!

Not only are these roasted sweet potatoes a fantastic side dish, but they also lend themselves as fuel for anyone who likes to get out for some afternoon cardio.

Sweet potatoes offer up a good balance of protein, carbs, fiber, and micronutrients. Sure they’re a complex carb, but they’re easier on your stomach than a lot of other options out there.

This recipe amps things up with a sprinkle of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne, along with a smear of honey and a refreshing squeeze of lime juice.

Not only are the flavors a hit, but the feeling of nourishing your bod with something so hearty and healthful is incredibly satisfying.

Calling for Ingredients You Probably Already Have

  • Sweet Potato
  • Avocado or olive oil
  • Raw or organic liquid honey
  • Chili powder
  • Paprika—sweet or smoked add a nice touch
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • Lime
  • Scallions
  • Fresh parsley

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes With Honey and Lime.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400º F.
  2. Cut your sweet potato in half lengthwise and brush each half, including the skin, with olive or avocado oil.
  3. Season the entire sweet potato halves with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  4. With a sharp knife, score the top (interior) halves, and season with chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper if you’re using it.
  5. Pop the potatoes into the oven and bake them for about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove them from the oven and brush the top halves with honey.
  7. Place them back into the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until fork tender. (Time will depend on the size of the sweet potatoes.)
  8. When done, remove them from the oven and allow them to sit and cool for a few minutes.
  9. Before serving, spritz them with fresh lime juice and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • It’s a nutrient-rich source of carbs, which makes it a great post-workout snack since
  • This recipe requires very few ingredients, most of them being pantry staples
  • It’s a healthy option
  • It’s super easy to prepare
  • You can adapt it to your preference! Play with the seasoning, and even swap honey for maple syrup!


source: http://killingthyme.net/2017/01/31/chili-honey-roasted-sweet-potatoes-with-lime-juice/

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