Description
A heartwarming dish featuring sweet potatoes roasted with maple syrup and crunchy walnuts, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
- Fold in chopped walnuts gently.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring enough space between each piece.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and tender.
- Let cool slightly, sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
To vary the recipe, walnuts can be replaced with pecans or other nuts, and maple syrup can be swapped with agave nectar or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, walnuts, holiday side dish