Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory notes. This easy-to-make recipe features caramelized sweet potatoes coated in maple syrup, topped with crunchy walnuts, cinnamon, and fresh thyme. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these roasted sweet potatoes promise to impress your family and friends while adding a touch of elegance to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare the sweet potatoes by slicing them into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned slices on a baking tray in a single layer and roast for about 25–30 minutes until fork-tender.
- While roasting, mix maple syrup, chopped walnuts, remaining cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl for the topping.
- Once the sweet potatoes are golden brown at the edges, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture onto each slice and return to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes until bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg