Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A delightful combination of roasted sweet potatoes with maple syrup and walnuts, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Clean and optionally peel the sweet potatoes, then cut into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a separate bowl, mix maple syrup, walnuts, remaining cinnamon, and thyme for the topping.
- After the sweet potatoes have baked, top them with the walnut and maple syrup mixture.
- Return to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes until the topping caramelizes.
- Let cool slightly before serving; optional to top with crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or alternating the nuts in the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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