Description
This Walnut Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory side dish featuring tender roasted sweet potato slices coated in warm cinnamon and butter, then topped with a caramelized maple syrup and walnut mixture. Perfectly spiced with thyme and ideal for cozy dinners or holiday meals, this simple yet flavorful dish combines natural sweetness with nutty crunch for a delightful taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium Sweet Potatoes
Seasoning & Coating
- ⅓ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Maple Walnut Topping
- ⅓ cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- ⅓ cup chopped Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Instructions
- Clean and cut sweet potatoes: Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds. You can leave the skin on or peel the potatoes based on your preference.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Season sweet potatoes: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with melted unsalted butter, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, ensuring each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare maple walnut topping: While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix together ⅓ cup maple syrup, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and thyme in a small bowl to create the topping.
- Top sweet potatoes: Remove the baking tray from the oven. Spoon the maple walnut mixture evenly over each sweet potato slice, then return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the topping is caramelized and bubbly.
- Serve: Take the roasted sweet potatoes out of the oven and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of feta cheese for a savory touch.
Notes
- Leaving the sweet potato skins on adds extra fiber and nutrients; peeling is optional based on texture preference.
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the dish; adjust salt according to taste.
- The additional 2 tablespoons of maple syrup are added with the walnut mixture for caramelization and flavor layering.
- Feta cheese is optional but can add a nice contrast of salty creaminess.
- For a crunchier texture, toast walnuts before mixing them with the maple syrup.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be served as a vegetarian main with a side salad.
