Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potato Slices: A Deliciously Nutty Twist
Deliciously roasted sweet potatoes with a nutty twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch slices.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Spread the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender and golden, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- Can be served as a side dish or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes, sweet potato recipe, nuts