Roasted Sweet Potato | Cooking for kids

Family Child Care

Ingredients	Amount / Measure	Notes

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) ㅤ 1 lbs., 5 1/8 oz. ㅤ
Salt, table ㅤ 1/4 tsp.
Spices, chili powder ㅤ 1 1/8 tsp.
Sugars, brown packed 1 1/2 tsp.
Honey ㅤ 1 tbsp.
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking ㅤ 3/4 tsp.
Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 3/4 tsp.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Peel sweet potatoes and dice them into large cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, add salt, chili powder, brown sugar, honey, and oils and mix until the potatoes are covered with seasoning and oil.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer 2 sheets trays, or 18 x 13 inch tray, lined with parchment.
Roast the potatoes for 30-45 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Keep in oven on warm setting until ready to serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Sweet Potato - Family Child Care

Serving Size

0.5 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

111.174

% Daily Value*

Fat

1.207

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

0.551

g

3

%

Sodium

139.026

mg

6

%

Potassium

349.011

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

24.192

g

8

%

Fiber

3.17

g

13

%

Sugar

8.057

g

9

%

Protein

1.644

g

3

%

Vitamin A

714.721

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

2.415

mg

3

%

Calcium

32.7

mg

3

%

Iron

0.715

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-Childcare-family-home-6.pdf

Age Group: Family Child Care
Serving Size: 6

Sweet potatoes, perfectly roasted to enhance their natural sweetness.

Child Care Centers - 25 servings

Ingredients	Amount / Measure	Notes

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) ㅤ 5 lbs., 8 oz. ㅤ
Salt, table ㅤ 3/4 tsp.
Spices, chili powder ㅤ 1 tbsp., 1 1/2 tsp. Tbsp
Sugars, brown packed 2 tbsp.
Honey ㅤ 1/4 c.
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking ㅤ 1 tbsp.
Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 1 tbsp.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Peel sweet potatoes and dice them into large cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, add salt, chili powder, brown sugar, honey, and oils and mix until the potatoes are covered with seasoning and oil.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer 2 sheets trays, or 18 x 13 inch tray, lined with parchment.
Roast the potatoes for 30-45 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Keep in oven on warm setting until ready to serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Sweet Potato - Child Care Centers - 25 servings

Serving Size

0.5 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

111.174

% Daily Value*

Fat

1.207

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

0.551

g

3

%

Sodium

139.026

mg

6

%

Potassium

349.011

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

24.192

g

8

%

Fiber

3.17

g

13

%

Sugar

8.057

g

9

%

Protein

1.644

g

3

%

Vitamin A

714.721

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

2.415

mg

3

%

Calcium

32.7

mg

3

%

Iron

0.715

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-Childcare-center-25.pdf

Age Group: Child Care Centers
Serving Size: 25

Sweet potatoes, perfectly roasted to enhance their natural sweetness.

Schools - 50 servings

Ingredients	Amount / Measure	Notes

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) ㅤ 11 lbs.
Salt, table ㅤ 1 1/2 tsp.
Spices, chili powder ㅤ 3 tbsp.
Sugars, brown packed 1/4 c.
Honey ㅤ 1/2 c.
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking ㅤ 2 tbsp.
Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 2 tbsp.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Peel sweet potatoes and dice them into large cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, add salt, chili powder, brown sugar, honey, and oils and mix until the potatoes are covered with seasoning and oil.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer 2 sheets trays, or 18 x 13 inch tray, lined with parchment.
Roast the potatoes for 30-45 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Keep in oven on warm setting until ready to serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Sweet Potato - Schools - 50 servings

Serving Size

0.5 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

111.174

% Daily Value*

Fat

1.207

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

0.551

g

3

%

Sodium

139.026

mg

6

%

Potassium

349.011

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

24.192

g

8

%

Fiber

3.17

g

13

%

Sugar

8.057

g

9

%

Protein

1.644

g

3

%

Vitamin A

714.721

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

2.415

mg

3

%

Calcium

32.7

mg

3

%

Iron

0.715

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-NSLP-50.pdf

Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 50

Sweet potatoes, perfectly roasted to enhance their natural sweetness.

Schools - 100 servings

Ingredients	Amount / Measure	Notes

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) ㅤ 22 lbs.
Salt, table ㅤ 1 tbsp.
Spices, chili powder ㅤ 1/3 c., 2 tsp. ㅤ
Sugars, brown packed 1/2 c. ㅤ
Honey ㅤ 1 c.
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking ㅤ 1/4 c.
Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 1/4 c.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Peel sweet potatoes and dice them into large cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, add salt, chili powder, brown sugar, honey, and oils and mix until the potatoes are covered with seasoning and oil.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer 2 sheets trays, or 18 x 13 inch tray, lined with parchment.
Roast the potatoes for 30-45 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Keep in oven on warm setting until ready to serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Sweet Potato - Schools - 100 servings

Serving Size

0.5 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

111.174

% Daily Value*

Fat

1.207

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

0.551

g

3

%

Sodium

139.026

mg

6

%

Potassium

349.011

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

24.192

g

8

%

Fiber

3.17

g

13

%

Sugar

8.057

g

9

%

Protein

1.644

g

3

%

Vitamin A

714.721

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

2.415

mg

3

%

Calcium

32.7

mg

3

%

Iron

0.715

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Sweet-Potatoes-NSLP-100.pdf

Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 100

Sweet potatoes, perfectly roasted to enhance their natural sweetness.