Maple-Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious recipe for maple-pecan roasted sweet potatoes that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add the chopped pecans and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Maple, Pecan, Sweet Potatoes, Comfort Food, Roasted