Description
Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes offer a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. This easy side dish is perfect for holidays, family dinners, or weeknight meals, combining natural sweetness with warm spices and toasted walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds. Peel if desired.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
- While potatoes roast, combine maple syrup, walnuts, the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Remove potatoes from the oven. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the walnut-maple mixture onto each slice.
- Return to oven for another 8–10 minutes, until the topping is golden and slightly caramelized.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or olive oil.
- Omit walnuts or replace with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Add smoked paprika or chili flakes for a spicy contrast.
- Top with dried cranberries or feta for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg