Description
Enjoy these irresistible walnut maple roasted sweet potatoes, a perfect blend of natural sweetness and warm spices. This easy-to-make side dish features tender roasted sweet potato rounds coated with cinnamon and butter, topped with a delicious maple-infused walnut mixture, and finished with a touch of fresh thyme for an aromatic finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
Walnut Maple Topping
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
Seasonings and Fats
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for roasting the sweet potatoes to perfection.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sliced sweet potatoes with melted butter, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet to allow for even roasting.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through to ensure they become tender and develop a golden brown color.
- Make Walnut Maple Topping: While the potatoes roast, combine the chopped walnuts with pure maple syrup in a separate bowl, mixing until the walnuts are well coated.
- Add Topping and Continue Roasting: After the initial 25 minutes of roasting, evenly sprinkle the walnut maple mixture over the sweet potatoes and return the baking sheet to the oven. Roast for an additional 15 minutes until the topping is caramelized and crunchy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and garnish with freshly minced thyme if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Fresh thyme adds a lovely herbaceous note, but it is optional and can be omitted for a sweeter flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.