Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy the sweet and nutty flavor of Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a delightful comfort food perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, walnuts, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.
- Toss everything together until the sweet potatoes are well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, toast the walnuts before adding them.
- Can substitute brown sugar for maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, comfort food, roasted sweet potatoes