Description
This Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe is a delightful side dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a hint of maple syrup and warm spices. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, these roasted sweet potatoes are a great addition to any meal, especially during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped pecans and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat or a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
- These sweet potatoes pair well with roasted meats, poultry, or holiday mains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
