Description
A delightful blend of sweet potatoes, walnuts, and maple syrup, perfectly roasted for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Fresh Walnuts
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them into 1-inch pieces.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Toast the walnuts on a separate tray for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
- Drizzle the baked sweet potatoes with maple syrup and add the toasted walnuts.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to experiment with other spices like rosemary or sage. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, roasted, walnuts, maple syrup, fall recipe, vegetarian side