Description
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes. This easy-to-make side dish features sweet potatoes caramelized to perfection with pure maple syrup and crunchy walnuts, creating a delicious blend of sweet and nutty. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while adding a vibrant touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle walnuts over the top, and gently toss before returning to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg