Description
Tender roasted sweet potatoes tossed with maple syrup, butter, and toasted walnuts a perfect sweet-and-savory side dish for cozy fall dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
3. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
5. In the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the top to toast lightly.
6. Remove from the oven and drizzle with a touch more maple syrup if desired.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for gentle heat.
You can substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred.
This dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, turkey, or pork tenderloin.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Maple Walnut Sweet Potato Roast, roasted sweet potatoes, maple glaze, fall side dish, holiday recipe