Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes. This dish features tender sweet potatoes roasted to golden perfection, kissed with a warm cinnamon butter glaze. The natural sweetness is beautifully complemented by crunchy caramelized walnuts and a drizzle of rich maple syrup, all elevated by aromatic thyme. Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday gathering or seeking a comforting weeknight side, this recipe promises to impress with its stunning presentation and wholesome goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Clean and slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Arrange seasoned sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- While roasting, prepare the topping by mixing maple syrup, walnuts, remaining cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
- After the initial roasting time, remove the tray from the oven and top each slice with about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture. Return to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes until caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg