Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil
Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil is simple and delicious vegetarian recipe. The roasted vegetables make a tasty side dish or vegan main dish. They are also fabulous for breakfast with eggs or served cold on top of a salad.
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Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil is one of my favorite side dishes to make. I love the taste of just about any roasted vegetable, but this combo is especially flavorful. The contrast in taste and textures between the sweet potatoes and broccoli is unique and tasty. It is so simple to make and it is always a hit with the entire family.
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Why use coconut oil to roast the vegetables?
The coconut oil enhances the sweetness of the potatoes and roasting the broccoli gives it a nutty flavor. I love using coconut oil in cooking and baking as it has a number of healthy benefits.
What ingredients do I need?
This side dish is so simple to make and there are just five ingredients. You will need:
- Sweet Potatoes
- Broccoli
- Coconut Oil
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Kitchen items needed for the recipe
- Vegetable Peeler
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Oven Mitt
How do I make the Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil?
There are four simple steps to make the Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil.
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet
Place a rack in the upper ⅓ of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray the baking sheet lightly with cooking spray or rub it with a small amount of the coconut oil and set it aside.
Step 2: Peel and cut vegetables
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into ¾ inch cubes. Then, cut the broccoli crowns into florets and spread all of the vegetables on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: Add the Coconut Oil
If you are not familiar with coconut oil, it comes in a solid form. It does melt fairly quickly with heat though. Add the coconut oil on top of the vegetables in 3 separate tablespoons (one tablespoon per each ⅓ of pan as shown below).
Step 4: Roast and season the vegetables
Place the baking sheet in the upper third of the oven and roast at 450 degrees. IMPORTANT: After 5 minutes, the coconut oil should be melted. Remove the pan from the oven and toss the vegetables to coat with the melted coconut oil. Then, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
Place back in the oven and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven when the broccoli and sweet potatoes begin to crisp and lightly brown. Serve warm and enjoy!
How do I serve the Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil?
I typically serve it as a side dish with lean chicken and a salad. However, this also makes a great vegetarian main dish. Another favorite way to serve this is for breakfast as veggie hash along side eggs.
Can I store the Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes?
Yes, they can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave for a delicious lunch or add the veggies cold on top of a salad.
Ingredients
- 3 Medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
- 3 Broccoli crowns cut into florets
- 3 tablespoon Coconut oil
- Kosher sea salt and coarse ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place rack in upper ⅓ of oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Spray baking sheet lightly with cooking spray or rub with a small amount of coconut oil
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into ¾ inch cubes, then cut broccoli crowns into florets and spread on the baking sheet
- Place 3 tablespoon coconut oil (one tablespoon in 3 separate spots) on top of the vegetables. If you are not familiar with Coconut Oil it comes as a solid, but will melt when placed in the oven
- Place in upper ⅓ of the oven and roast for 5 minutes
- After approximately 5 minutes, the coconut oil should be melted, so take out of the oven and toss vegetables to coat with the oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Place back in the oven and roast for additional 15 to 20 minutes. Remove when broccoli and sweet potatoes are lightly crisped.
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So tell me...
What is your favorite veggie side dish? Do you have a quick and easy "go to" recipe that pleases the entire family? Have you ever cooked or baked with coconut oil? What other ways have you used coconut oil?
Thank you so much for stopping by! As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Enjoy the rest of your week!
I love both of these vegetables. And I really love roasting my veggies when I do cook them. It always brings out the best flavors.
This sounds awesome! Broccoli is one of very few green veggies I actually like LOL And, sweet potatoes are so tasty!
Simple roasted broccoli and squash are part of my meal prep each week. My faves!
That looks like a great meal and so healthy. I never cooked with coconut oil but we just got some so I might try it out instead of my usual oil.
So simple and delicious! My kinda dish! 😀
This is one of my go-to veg sides. Love the coconut oil in here too!
I love using coconut oil. It gives food so much more flavor!
I wouldn't have thought to combine those two veggies! I do love roasted broccoli, but sweet potatoes are not my favorites. I bet they would be tasty with the coconut oil and the broccoli. Thanks for the suggestion.
I love how coconut oil is not heavy and adds such a light flavor when you use it to roast. This sounds delicious!
So easy and looks super tasty! Perfect for a weeknight meal!
I love roasting veggies! It's so simple but always seems to really bring out the flavor!
This is a favorite at our house, but we haven't tried coconut oil. We use grapeseed oil in this recipe, but I can imagine the goodness coconut oil would lend to it!
I like broccoli. I love sweet potatoes. So, it would seem obvious the two together would be great! I've never cooked with coconut oil.
I love using coconut oil in baking. Our family would gobble up the sweet potatoes and broccoli! My kids love both!
I love both of these vegetables roasted. I haven't used coconut oil for roasting though. I may have to give it a try.
I always like to use coconut oil as well. It makes everything so good! Sweet potatoes are my favourite!
I bet roasting these veggies really brings out the flavor! I haven't tried coconut oil yet.
These sound great! Roasting is my favorite way to make veggies!
There's nothing like roasted veggies - they're so good! My fav roasted veg is beets - yummm. I need to try this sweet potato and broccoli mix now!
Now that I know how to cook sweet potatoes properly, they are definitely one of my faves. This may have to be a side dish at Thanksgiving!
What a delicious combination with things I already have in the fridge and pantry. Can't wait to try it.
Looks delicious and healthy. Roasting vegetables makes them so tasty!
I've never thought to mix those 3 all together, but all 3 are so yummy! Why not?!
Yum! I love roasted broccoli!
I like using coconut oil to roast vegetables. It adds such a unique, nutty flavor. Roasting is actually the only way I eat my veggies these days, when I cook them at least.
This looks so good! I love sweet potatoes but I am always looking for better ways to have them than just loaded with butter and cinnamon sugar lol
I love coconut oil for cooking so I'm going to try this recipe. Sweet potatoes are my favorite veggie and roasted broccoli - thats music to my ears.
love this, I am such a broccoli and sweet potato person. This would be perfect for meal prep and it is awesome that you can bake them and sort of forget about them, maybe do some laundry or something.
Roasted is one of my favorite ways to prepare veggies for the family. Good for them and easy for me.
Oh this looks delish! Can never go wrong with coconut oil and baking either. Can't wait to add this to my week night meals!
I love both broccoli and sweet potatoes, as does my son. I'll have to try roasting them the next time that I make them. Thanks for the idea!
Two of my absolute favorite veggies! Roasting them is always such a good call. I will definitely have to try roasting them with coconut oil.
That sounds like a great combination! All three flavors should set each other off beautifully. (And that might just be dinner, later in the week - I have everything.)
This looks so delicious! My youngest loves broccoli and if I added sweet potatoes she might be more willing to eat those too!
Oh my gosh these look so good, and definitely one of my favorite veggies! I will need to roast them next, thanks for sharing!
This sounds such a good combination!! I would love to had tons of spices (fav)!
Would you believe I have never actually cooked with coconut oil? I guess if I am going to start, the best way to do it is with two of my favorite veggies!
I love the smell of cooking in coconut oil. Its just divine. I come from a community in India which lives by the coast and coconut oil is our mainstay. So it reminds me of home and childhood. Now with a small child around I believe in the magic of coconut oil for everything from diaper rash to dry skin to nicks and of course cooking for him.
I love roasted veggies and I love coconut oil. My husband uses coconut oil way more than I do. I tend to grab the olive oil, but coconut is definitely healthier!
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This sounds so good. I have never roasted broccoli or sweet potato before but both are some of my favorite foods, so I definitely will have to try it.
This looks delicious and my kids are so picky. I will have to try it and see if they will eat it without complaining.