Description
These Cinnamon Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are roasted to caramelized perfection with a blend of warm spices and maple syrup, creating a dish that’s both comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Spread the coated sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of cayenne or a splash of vanilla extract before roasting.
- Garnish with chopped pecans or fresh herbs like thyme post-baking for added texture and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
