Description
Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes feature tender sweet potato slices tossed in a cinnamon butter mixture, baked until soft and caramelized, then topped with a crunchy maple walnut and thyme mixture. This flavorful and festive side dish is perfect for holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium Sweet Potatoes
Butter Mixture
- 1/3 cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (divided as 1 teaspoon and 0.5 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Maple Walnut Topping
- 1/3 cup Maple syrup (+ 2 tablespoons)
- 1/3 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Clean and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You can either keep the skin on or peel them according to your preference.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to allow it to reach the proper temperature while you prepare the potatoes.
- Mix Sweet Potatoes with Butter Mixture: In a bowl or ziplock bag, combine the melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly so all slices are coated evenly.
- Arrange and Bake Sweet Potatoes: Lay the coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray, leaving some space between the slices to prevent steaming. Avoid overcrowding. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the slices are tender. Baking time may vary based on thickness.
- Prepare Maple Walnut Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, chopped walnuts, remaining 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon, and thyme. Mix well to blend flavors.
- Add Topping and Continue Baking: Remove the baking tray from the oven. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the maple walnut mixture onto each sweet potato slice. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are caramelized around the edges.
- Serve: Serve the roasted sweet potatoes warm, optionally sprinkled with feta cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- Ensure to slice sweet potatoes evenly to promote even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the baking tray as it can cause steaming instead of roasting, which affects texture.
- The dish pairs beautifully with feta cheese as a topping to enhance flavor and creaminess.
- This recipe makes a delightful side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners.
- If desired, you can peel the sweet potatoes, though leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 389 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
