Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes: A Deliciously Easy Side Dish
Sweet potatoes roasted with walnuts and a maple glaze, creating a perfect sweet and savory side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sweet potatoes and walnuts to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add more walnuts before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Side Dish, Easy Recipes