Hello and Happy Friday!
I love going to others peoples’ houses for dinner because you just never know when you’ll be introduced to something that you wouldn’t have thought of otherwise.
So my friend and I used to coordinate dinners while our husbands were out of town for work and I went over to her house this one time and she was planning on making this simple sweet potato recipe. Since we had our combined 7 kids running around we needed dinner sooner than later so she had me make this dish while she prepped the other stuff and that’s how I remember it so well. Well there isn’t much to remember- it’s only 4 simple ingredients that makes these taters so yummy!
Even though I like oregano, it just isn’t a spice a wouldn’t have paired with sweet potatoes. Rosemary, yes. Chipotle, cayenne, cinnamon? Yes. Oregano? Nope, never thought of that!
All you need is a glass baking dish, olive oil, dried oregano and salt & pepper (not pictured).
Cooking them in the glass dish on lower heat versus my typical high heat baking pan gives them a different texture- less crunchy and charred spots, but tender and flavorful. I like both ways for sure!
These baked sweet potato chunks would be such a great, simple side for Thanksgiving if you didn’t want to do the traditional sweet potato casserole and to have one dish be a total no brainer.
Do you love sweet potatoes? I’ve got a divided house and obviously I am one of the lovers.
But before you run off and start meal planning your Thanksgiving dinner, I am super excited to tell you that Nutritious Eats is getting a little make-over. I can’t wait to show you (and tell you) ALL about it! Not sure when it will be up and ready but you’ll know when it happens!
Have a great weekend! Oh and there is still time to enter the giveaway for the $25 Athleta gift card!
[Tweet “Baked Sweet Potato Chunks with Oregano via @nutritiouseats”]
- ~2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½ inch chunks.
- 1½ Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ heaping teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 13 x 7 baking dish, place your sweet potato chunks. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Bake for ~40 minutes or until fork tender, using a spatula half way to move them around.
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says
I love this simple dish! I wouldn’t have thought of oregano either, but it sounds delicious.
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Melanie says
It’s a great combo, which surprised me. Thanks Debbie
GiGi Eats says
THIS looks like something I literally just shoved in my face! Except it was butternut squash. GiGi is a HAPPY HAPPY girl! 😉
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Melanie says
Yay for orange foods!
Annmarie says
This looks so yummy! I love a simple but tasty recipe 🙂
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Melanie says
I know, especially during the Holidays. They don’t all have to be complicated!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
I never would have thought to use oregano either! Sounds perfect. My husband isn’t a sweet potato or oregano fan. Guess I’ll be eating this all by myself!
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Melanie says
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? lol
Linz @ Itz Linz says
yum! so many ways to make sweet potatoes!
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Melanie says
I know, it’s crazy! I think bloggers have taken it to a new level!
Kierston says
Looks so good! I love it with rosemary and garlic too 🙂
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Melanie says
Yes, I love rosemary!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
perfect for Thanksgiving!!! Simple and delicious!
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Melanie says
Yes, it’s nice to have at least one easy dish, right?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yum! I loveeee oregano! It has so much flavor!
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Melanie says
Thanks Rebecca. 🙂
EA-The Spicy RD says
Easy, peasy, love it!!! I’ve done Sweet Potato Fries w/ Greek Seasoning which has oregano in it, so I know what a delicious combination this is 🙂 Looking forward to seeing your blog makeover & have a fabulous weekend!
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Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
These look delicious! I LOVE sweet potatoes but this week my husband admitted he’s getting sick of them… Maybe I make them a little too much 🙂 I love the simplicity of this recipe! Looks great!
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Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Love how simple this dish is! Perfect for those days when I’m feeling lazy in the kitchen. Can’t wait to see the new look of your blog!
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