Description
A heartwarming dish of roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with maple syrup and mixed with crunchy walnuts, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper until coated.
- Gently fold in the walnuts.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
For a vegan twist, substitute agave syrup for maple syrup. Ensure sweet potatoes are not overcrowded on the baking sheet for even roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, maple syrup, walnuts, roasted, side dish, vegetarian