Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with these Roasted Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes. This vegan and gluten-free side dish combines the natural sweetness of apples and sweet potatoes with warm spices for a delicious and wholesome dish that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
Apples:
- 2 apples (cored and chopped, preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and apples with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using nuts, sprinkle them over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Serve warm as a side dish or over greens for a hearty salad.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a drizzle of extra maple syrup just before serving.
- This dish pairs beautifully with pork, chicken, or holiday mains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
