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Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes combines sweet and savory flavors for a delightful side dish that will impress any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 421
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes
  • ⅓ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
  • 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ⅓ cup Maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (for topping)
  • ⅓ cup Chopped pecans (or walnuts)
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds (you can either keep the skin on or peel it).
  2. Preheat the oven to 380°F / 200°C.
  3. In a bowl or ziplock bag, add sliced sweet potatoes, melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Arrange sweet potato slices on a baking tray in a single layer, leaving some space between slices.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 380°F / 200°C.
Topping
  1. Check that the sweet potatoes are firm and tender. Baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the slices.
  2. Meanwhile, mix maple syrup, chopped pecans, 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
  3. Remove the baking tray from the oven and top each sweet potato slice with about 1 teaspoon of the maple pecan mixture.
  4. Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes appear caramelized around the edges.
  5. Serve as it is or with some feta garnished on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by substituting sweet potatoes with butternut squash or by adding a hint of cayenne for extra spice.

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