Cajun Sweet Potatoes

Cajun cuisine originates from the French-speaking Acadian people who were expelled from Canada and settled in Louisiana, bringing with them their unique blend of French, Spanish, and African flavors.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Cajun Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar.
4. Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
5. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
7. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.