Description
A delightful medley of roasted sweet potatoes and walnuts, enhanced with pure maple syrup for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, scatter the walnuts over the sweet potatoes.
- Once done, give them a gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg. Use quality maple syrup for the best taste.
- 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: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, walnuts, maple syrup, roasted vegetables, holiday sides