Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a perfect blend of natural sweetness and rich toppings. This dish transforms ordinary sweet potatoes into a mouthwatering side that brightens any occasion, from casual dinners to festive holiday feasts. The combination of maple syrup and crunchy walnuts creates a caramelized topping that pairs beautifully with the tender roasted sweet potatoes. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also offers a healthy dose of nutrients while satisfying your taste buds. Impress your family and guests with this delicious treat that celebrates the best of seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Clean and slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange seasoned slices on a baking tray in a single layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, mix remaining maple syrup, walnuts, cinnamon, and thyme for the topping.
- Once sweet potatoes are baked, add walnut mixture on top and return to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve warm; enjoy plain or topped with feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 347mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg