Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish perfect for fall. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes is enhanced by maple syrup, creating a delightful flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
- These sweet potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Fall Recipes, Healthy Side Dish