Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 About 3/4 cup each
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Calories
35463 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans features sweet potatoes cut into sizable cubes, coated in a rich mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm spices, then oven-roasted until soft and sticky. The gradual roasting allows the syrup and spices to reduce into a glossy candy coating that clings to the potatoes. Adding chopped pecans midway through roasting introduces a crunchy contrast to the tender sweet potatoes and adds a nutty flavor. This dish works well as a sweet and savory side, offering both comforting textures and aromatic spices ideal for fall or winter meals.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. sweet potato $5.58
- 2 Tbsp butter $0.20
- 1/4 cup brown sugar $0.16
- 1/4 cup maple syrup $1.20
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.02
- 1/8 tsp cloves $0.02, ground
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/2 cup pecans $1.82
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. Place the sweet potato cubes in a large casserole dish (11x15" or 5 quart).
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a small bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted, then stir until combined. Pour the butter mixture over the sweet potatoes in the casserole dish, and stir to coat.
- Transfer the casserole dish to the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, roughly chop the pecans. After roasting for 20 minutes, add the chopped pecans, give everything a good stir, and then roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very soft and the liquid in the casserole dish has reduced to a sticky candy coating. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6About 3/4 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 354.63kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.82g | 22% |
| Protein | 4.67g | 9% |
| Fat | 9.6g | 15% |
| Sodium | 207.95mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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