Description

These maple roasted sweet potatoes are caramelized to golden perfection with a hint of cinnamon and sea salt. They make a cozy, versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with proteins or can be tossed into grain bowls for a hearty veggie meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tbsp pure maple syrup

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the center.

2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until evenly coated.

3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer without crowding.

4. Roast for 25 minutes, then use a spatula to flip each cube and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.

5. If using fresh herbs, sprinkle thyme or rosemary over the potatoes right after removing them from the oven.

6. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm as a side dish or toss into grain bowls.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 4
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 0

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