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LA’s Roasted Yucas and Sweet Potatoes

Crispy roasted yuca and sweet potatoes seasoned with garlic and onion powder, delivering a simple yet flavorful LA-inspired side dish.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs yuca, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the yuca and sweet potato sticks in olive oil until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and toss again to distribute the seasonings.
  • Spread the yuca and sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown on the edges.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.