Description
These Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are caramelized with maple syrup and cinnamon, then topped with crunchy walnuts for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for added richness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast: Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway. Add walnuts in the last 5 minutes.
- Final Touches: Optionally, mix in butter and rosemary. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast walnuts separately.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a subtle heat.
- Pairs well with roasted meats or holiday mains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
