Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a perfect side dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a rich maple walnut topping. Each tender round is coated in a luscious cinnamon butter glaze, enhanced by the crunch of caramelized walnuts and a hint of fresh thyme. This versatile dish shines at holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or even as a comforting weeknight meal. With its beautiful balance of sweet and savory notes, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Clean and slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, mix together the maple syrup, chopped walnuts, remaining cinnamon, and thyme for the topping.
- After roasting, add about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture on top of each sweet potato slice and return to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for different nutty flavors. Add extra herbs like rosemary or sage for additional depth.