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Crisp-tender broccoli florets, charred to perfection, complement the caramelized sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. Seasoned quite simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, this pairing offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes, creating a delicious side dish.

Want to make it even more impressive? Drizzle just a tiny bit of balsamic glaze over each serving. The combination is one that I simply can’t resist.

broccoli and sweet potatoes on white plate with fork

Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes

Broccoli and sweet potato work together well in this recipe as the vibrant fresh broccoli flavor and the mellow sweet potatoes balance each other beautifully. These are two of my favorite vegetables and I could eat either one roasted on a pretty much daily basis.

Combining the two vegetables in one easy sheet pan recipe? That’s such a win in my book, I’ll go ahead and admit that as soon as I tasted them together, I just portioned the whole recipe into a few containers for my lunches.

close up of vegetables with balsamic glaze

Roasting Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes

You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe:

sweet potatoes
broccoli
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
optional balsamic glaze

roasted sweet potatoes on sheet pan with spatula

The list of ingredients is short and sweet and there are a couple of things to note. Pay attention to the size of the potato pieces for this recipe. If the pieces are much larger than ½-inch, the cooking time will be longer than outlined below.

White potatoes may be substituted for the sweet potatoes in this recipe. And fresh green beans may be substituted for the broccoli in this recipe. Both of those substitutions will work nicely without adjusting the cooking times.

Sweet Potato and Broccoli Recipe

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.

Roast the potatoes for 25 minutes. While the potatoes are roasting, trim the broccoli into bite-size pieces and drizzle with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper.

raw broccoli added to sheet pan with potatoes

When the potatoes have been in the oven for about 25 minutes, use a spatula to stir them gently and flip them over. Add the broccoli to the baking sheet.

Stir to combine and spread everything across the baking sheet. Roast for an additional 15 minutes.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Broccoli on a sheet pan

Remove from the oven, stir, and roast for an additional 10 minutes, if you prefer crispier vegetables.

The sweet potatoes should be slightly crisp on the outside and fork-tender, and the broccoli should be crisp and browned on the edges. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired, and serve warm.

Roasted Broccoli with Sweet Potatoes on a spatula over sheet pan

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Fluffy sweet potatoes with crisp edges are tossed with crumbled bacon and drizzled with balsamic glaze to make these roasted sweet potato bites.

Cheesy, savory, and creamy with a toasted, buttery top broccoli gratin is about to become the most requested vegetable by your family.

The first time I baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer it was a game-changer for me. Over the past couple of months, this has been my lunch at least once a week.

Irresistibly crispy and nutty sprouts are balanced with sweet and tender caramelized carrots in this recipe for roasted brussels sprouts and carrots.

This garlic butter broccoli is easy as can be to make while it’s also flavorful and bright with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon just before serving.

And speaking of the air fryer, did you know you can roast frozen broccoli that way too? Nutty parmesan with classic salt and pepper makes for the most amazing air fryer frozen broccoli, crispy and ready to eat in very little time.

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Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes

Mary Younkin

Crisp-tender broccoli florets, charred to perfection, complement the caramelized sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes.

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Ingredients

▢ 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into ½-inch pieces, about 4 cups worth
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
▢ ¾ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
▢ 1 pound fresh broccoli cut into bite-size florets
▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze OPTIONAL

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
Roast the potatoes for 25 minutes. While the potatoes are roasting, trim the broccoli into bite-size pieces and drizzle with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper.
When the potatoes have been in the oven for about 25 minutes, use a spatula to stir them gently and flip them over. Add the broccoli to the baking sheet. Stir to combine and spread everything across the baking sheet. Roast for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, stir, and roast for an additional 10 minutes, if desired for crispier vegetables. The sweet potatoes should be slightly crisp on the outside and fork-tender, and the broccoli should be crisp and browned on the edges.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Pay attention to the size of the potato pieces for this recipe. If the pieces are much larger than ½-inch, the cooking time will be longer than noted above.

White potatoes can be substituted for the sweet potatoes in this recipe. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the broccoli in this recipe.