Sweet potatoes are great, but let’s be honest—they get a little boring. Enter coffee drizzle, the bold upgrade your roasted veggies never knew they needed. The caramelized edges of the potatoes soak up a rich, slightly bitter coffee glaze. The balance of sweet, smoky, and earthy flavors makes this side dish dangerously addictive. It’s sweet but not dessert, savory but not plain. Basically, it’s the overachiever of roasted vegetables. Make this once, and you’ll start questioning why you ever settled for butter and cinnamon. Warning: your side dish game just got a caffeine-fueled makeover.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Coffee Drizzle
Crispy roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with a bold coffee-infused glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and slightly bitter flavors.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, if you mean business
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Spread potatoes evenly on the baking sheet, making sure they aren’t crowded.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- While potatoes roast, whisk coffee, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, mustard, cinnamon, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Let roasted potatoes cool for 2 minutes, then drizzle with the coffee mixture.
- Toss gently to coat, or let people drizzle their own like civilized humans.
- Serve immediately, preferably with a smug sense of culinary superiority.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~160
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 180%
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin C: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark roast coffee for a deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for extra contrast.
- Try swapping balsamic for apple cider vinegar for a tangier drizzle.
