Description
Delicious roasted sweet potatoes tossed with maple syrup and toasted walnuts, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peeled and dice sweet potatoes into uniform cubes (about 1-inch).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, toss them with the toasted walnuts before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg during the last five minutes of roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, walnuts, vegetarian side dish