Description
Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a sweet, savory, and crunchy side dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features naturally sweet sweet potatoes complemented by cinnamon, maple syrup, crunchy walnuts, and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Peel if desired.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Ensure all slices are well coated.
- Arrange 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 1/3 cup maple syrup, walnuts, the remaining 1/2 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, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or olive oil.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or replace with sunflower seeds.
- Add smoked paprika or chili flakes for a savory, spicy contrast.
- Add dried cranberries or feta for a festive holiday twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg