Description
Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously sweet and nutty side dish that elevates any meal. Perfect for holidays or family gatherings, this recipe combines roasted sweet potatoes with crunchy walnuts and rich maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden.
- While roasting, chop the walnuts and mix maple syrup with cinnamon.
- Drizzle the syrup mixture over the roasted sweet potatoes, add walnuts, and toss gently.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute walnuts with pecans for a different flavor profile. Adjust cinnamon according to your taste preference.