Description
This cozy side dish features perfectly roasted sweet potatoes tossed in maple syrup and cinnamon, then finished with toasted walnuts. Ideal for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer on baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over potatoes during the last 5 minutes of roasting to toast them lightly.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use pecans instead of walnuts for a flavor variation.
- Add a drizzle of honey after roasting for more sweetness.
- Sprinkle with rosemary or thyme before roasting for a savory twist.
- Pairs well with roasted turkey, chicken, or lentils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, roasted sweet potato recipe, sweet potatoes with walnuts, Thanksgiving sweet potatoes