This comforting giada baked coriander sweet potatoes feels like a hug in a bowl—it’s that good. It’s made with simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, coriander seeds, and olive oil, and the flavors are just incredible.

It takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to prepare, which gives me just enough time to set the mood with cozy vibes while it’s cooking. It’s my favorite side dish because it’s delicious and so easy to make. I like to serve it hot from the oven, topped with parsley, and it never disappoints.

Recipe Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and cracked
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon flake salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)

How To Make Giada Baked Coriander Sweet Potatoes

Roast the Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat and Pierce: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, pierce each potato with the tip of a knife a few times, and rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Roast and Cool: Roast in the oven until the potatoes are soft all the way through, about 1 hour, flipping them halfway. Remove and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

Fluff and Flavor

1. Cut and Fluff: Cut the sweet potatoes in half, then fluff the insides with a fork to loosen them up.
2. Season to Perfection: Drizzle each potato half with 1 tablespoon (or a bit more) of olive oil, and sprinkle with toasted coriander seeds, lemon zest, and flake salt to taste.

Finishing Touches

1. Garnish with Freshness: If desired, sprinkle some chopped parsley leaves on top to add a pop of color and freshness.

Recipe Tips

• Spice It Up: Take your baked sweet potatoes to the next level by adding extra ground spices like smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or ground ginger, all of which complement the sweetness of sweet potatoes perfectly and elevate the flavors to new heights.
• Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Finishing your dish with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro adds freshness, color, and a touch of warm weather charm, with the light and fragrant flavors combining beautifully with coriander and sweet potatoes.
• Make Ahead for Stress-Free Meal Prep: Make meal prep stress-free by preparing this dish up to a day in advance, letting it cool completely, then refrigerating it in an airtight container until you’re ready to reheat and serve.
• Experiment with Different Sweet Potato Varieties: Try experimenting with different sweet potato varieties such as Japanese, purple, or orange flesh sweet potatoes, which all have slightly different textures and sweet levels, to find your favorite for this dish and explore their unique flavor profiles.
• Use Leftover Sweet Potatoes: Get creative with leftover baked sweet potatoes by turning them into a breakfast skillet, topping a salad, or making a face-friendly mashed sweet potato for baby-led weaning, and watch how easily this versatile side dish transforms into a brand-new meal solution.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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