Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes with Paprika and Garlic

Wash the purple sweet potatoes (or white ones, if preferred). Trim off the ends.

Cut the potatoes into uniformly thick pieces (you can cut them in half or into quarters, depending on the initial size) to ensure even roasting.

Place the sweet potato pieces in a bowl of water to prevent them from darkening while you prepare the seasoning.

Drain the water from the potatoes and dry off any excess moisture in a clean container (use paper towels if necessary for better seasoning adherence).

Season the potatoes by adding mashed garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, a good amount of smoked paprika, and drizzle with olive oil to taste.

Toss the potato pieces vigorously with the seasoning until they are all well coated.

Arrange the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet, using the same bowl you used for mixing, if possible.

Place in the preheated oven to roast. While cooking, turn the potatoes occasionally to ensure they brown evenly.