Description
A delightful side dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes with walnuts and maple syrup, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (or Nutmeg)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and your choice of spices until well coated.
- Arrange the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add the chopped walnuts in the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Serve warm, drizzling extra maple syrup on top if desired.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving adds brightness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, side dish, roasted, walnuts, maple syrup, vegetarian