Description
A delicious side dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes and pecans, drizzled with a maple syrup glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb sweet potatoes, sliced
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange sliced sweet potatoes and onion on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly. Tip: ensure even spacing for roasting.
- Roast for 25 minutes, turning once halfway for even browning.
- Add pecans and roast for 10 more minutes until toasted and caramelized. Tip: watch closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg