Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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This Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe is a simple, gorgeous and delicious side. An awesome holiday side dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- fresh thyme and/or rosemary to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the prepared sweet potatoes into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Transfer the coated sweet potatoes to your prepared baking sheet, and arrange in a single layer, without overlapping.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until they start to brown.
- In a small bowl, add pecans, sugar and maple syrup. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven and pour over the maple mixture.
- Give it a gentle flip. Use a spatula, and try not to stir them too much to keep the potato's shape and not mash them.
- Return to the oven and continue to bake for 5-10 minutes, or until syrup is bubbly.
Notes
- Use a preheated oven.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, this makes clean up so much easier!
- Dice your sweet potatoes into similar sizes, so they cook evenly.
- Ideally, go for thin sweet potatoes, they’re easier to cut into similar sized pieces.
- Be sure to stir your potatoes halfway through the cook, so they bake evenly.
- Keep the sweet potatoes on a single layer, for even cook.
- For a sweet kick, sprinkle some cinnamon on the potatoes near the end of the cook.
- Feel free to omit the pecans if anyone has dietary
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
473mg
(20%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
21450IU
(429%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 21450IU | 429% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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