Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts is a cozy and flavorful side dish featuring caramelized sweet potatoes, rich maple syrup, crunchy walnuts, and earthy thyme—perfect for fall meals and holiday tables.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden with caramelized edges.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Top with goat cheese or feta after roasting for a savory twist.
- Include roasted Brussels sprouts or carrots to make it heartier.
- Brighten the dish with a bit of orange zest for holidays.
- Substitute pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
