Description
Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes offer a delightful balance of natural sweetness and nutty crunch, featuring tender caramelized sweet potatoes enhanced with toasted pecans and natural maple syrup. This easy-to-make, flavorful side dish is vibrant, nutritious, and perfect for everyday meals or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into evenly sized cubes
Maple Pecan Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup pecans, toasted (reserve a few for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized cubes to ensure uniform roasting. Lightly toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat to enhance their crunch and aroma.
- Toss the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil (natural), maple syrup (natural), ground cinnamon (natural), sea salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly so all pieces are evenly coated. Fold in the toasted pecans, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
- Roast to Perfection: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring enough space between pieces to crisp rather than steam. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to encourage even caramelization and browning.
- Final Touches and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the reserved toasted pecans over the sweet potatoes for added crunch and visual appeal. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into even cubes for consistent cooking.
- Maintain a moderate oven temperature to avoid burning while promoting caramelization.
- Always toast pecans separately to maximize their flavor and crunch.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to prevent soggy sweet potatoes.
- Drizzle additional maple syrup (natural) over the roasted sweet potatoes while warm for extra sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple, Pecan, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Side Dish, Gluten Free, Nutty, Sweet
