Description
These Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection with a maple syrup and walnut topping, creating a dish that is both savory and sweet.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 medium Sweet Potatoes
Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Maple Walnut Topping:
- 1/3 cup Maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Instructions
- Clean and cut sweet potatoes: Slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds, leaving the skin on or peeling as desired.
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season sweet potatoes: In a bowl, mix sweet potato slices with melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Arrange slices on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare maple walnut topping: Combine maple syrup, walnuts, cinnamon, and thyme.
- Top sweet potatoes: Remove tray, add maple walnut mixture to each slice, and bake for another 8-10 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve: Enjoy as is or with a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Notes
- Baking time varies based on sweet potato thickness.
- Enhance with crumbled feta cheese when serving.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 383mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
