Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes with a crunchy, caramelized topping. Easy to make and full of flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Topping
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes Clean and cut the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season the Sweet Potatoes Combine sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange for Roasting Lay seasoned sweet potato slices on a baking tray. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare the Topping Mix maple syrup, walnuts, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
- Add the Topping Top each sweet potato slice with walnut and maple mixture. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy Cool slightly before serving. Optional: sprinkle feta cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
