Description
This delicious roasted sweet potato dish highlights the natural sweetness of the potatoes paired with crunchy pecans and a hint of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb sweet potatoes, sliced
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange sliced sweet potatoes and onion on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly. Tip: Ensure even spacing for roasting.
- Roast for 25 minutes, turning once halfway for even browning.
- Add pecans and roast for 10 more minutes until toasted and caramelized. Tip: Watch closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- This dish is perfect as a side for holiday meals or any family gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg