Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with melted butter (or olive oil), maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until tender and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- For added crunch, toast walnuts before mixing.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or swap walnuts for pecans for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg