Description
Savor the flavors of fall with these Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potato rounds are roasted to perfection and topped with a rich maple syrup glaze, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon and thyme. This simple yet elegant side dish is ideal for holiday meals or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Wash and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Peel them if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the slices on a baking tray in a single layer with space between them. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, mix the maple syrup, walnuts, the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
- Remove the tray from the oven and spoon the walnut-maple mixture over the sweet potato slices.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the edges caramelize.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with crumbled feta cheese for a tangy contrast.
Notes
- Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness of your sweet potato slices.
- For a nutty variation, substitute pecans for walnuts.
- Make this dish vegan by replacing butter with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 4g
