Description
Delight in these Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a perfect blend of tender sweet potatoes caramelized with maple syrup, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic spices. This hearty and flavorful dish, roasted to perfection, is ideal as a comforting side or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
Coating Mixture
- â…“ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Maple Walnut Topping
- â…“ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- â…“ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds, keeping the skin on or peeling them according to your preference.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting.
- Prepare Coating: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with melted unsalted butter, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- Initial Baking: Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray and roast them in the oven for 25-30 minutes until they become tender.
- Mix Maple Walnut Topping: While the potatoes are baking, mix together the maple syrup, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Final Bake with Topping: Remove the baking tray from the oven, spoon the maple walnut mixture evenly over the baked sweet potato slices, then return the tray to the oven for another 8-10 minutes until the topping caramelizes beautifully.
- Serve: Enjoy your roasted sweet potatoes warm, either as they are or with a sprinkle of feta cheese for an extra savory touch.
Notes
- Sweet potato skins are edible and provide extra nutrients, but peel if preferred for a smoother texture.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels in the dish.
- Adjust maple syrup amount based on desired sweetness and caramelization.
- Adding feta cheese as a topping adds a tangy contrast.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts and substitute with pumpkin seeds if desired.
