Description
Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously sweet and nutty side dish that will elevate any meal. This easy recipe is perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 600g)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
Notes
- For added warmth, sprinkle with nutmeg or use pecans instead of walnuts.
- To enhance sweetness, consider adding a handful of dried cranberries before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg