Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich cinnamon butter glaze. As they roast to golden perfection, the addition of caramelized walnuts and a splash of maple syrup creates an irresistible flavor profile that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Enhanced by fresh thyme, this dish is not only visually appealing but also nutritious, making it a versatile side for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive holiday gatherings. Experience this mouthwatering recipe that promises to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Clean and slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes or until fork-tender.
- While roasting, mix maple syrup, chopped walnuts, remaining cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, top each slice with about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture and return to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg