Description
Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes feature tender sweet potato slices tossed in cinnamon butter, baked to perfection, then topped with a crunchy, sweet maple walnut mixture and baked again for a caramelized finish. This flavorful and comforting side dish is perfect for holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Seasoning
- 1/3 cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Maple Walnut Topping
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/3 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Clean and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You may keep the skin on or peel it according to your preference.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) to preheat while you prepare the sweet potatoes.
- Season the sweet potatoes: In a bowl or a ziplock bag, combine melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and pepper with the sliced sweet potatoes. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or by shaking the bag to ensure even coating.
- Arrange for baking: Spread the seasoned sweet potato slices on a baking tray in a single layer with slight spaces between slices to avoid overcrowding; this helps achieve browning instead of steaming.
- Bake the sweet potatoes: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender. Baking time may vary depending on slice thickness.
- Prepare the maple walnut topping: While the sweet potatoes bake, mix the maple syrup (1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons), chopped walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Add the topping: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and top each slice with about 1 teaspoon of the maple walnut mixture.
- Finish baking: Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are caramelized around the edges.
- Serve: Serve warm as is, or optionally sprinkle with feta cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- This roasted sweet potato dish combines cinnamon butter and a crunchy maple walnut topping for a sweet and savory flavor perfect for holiday meals.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking tray to prevent steaming and achieve a nice caramelized texture.
- Slice thickness affects baking time; adjust accordingly to ensure tenderness.
- Optionally garnish with feta cheese for a tangy contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 389 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
