Description
A comforting dish of roasted sweet potatoes glazed with maple syrup and topped with crunchy walnuts, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even cubes, about an inch thick.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg, tossing until coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring even spacing.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add walnuts during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even roasting. Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables, fall recipes, comfort food, holiday side dish