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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

A delicious side dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes tossed in maple syrup and topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh thyme leaves optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until well coated.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roasting
  1. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
  2. In the last few minutes of roasting, add the chopped pecans to the baking sheet.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  4. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.

Notes

For even cooking, cut sweet potatoes into even-sized cubes and stir halfway through roasting. Adjust maple syrup and cinnamon to taste. You may add other nuts or seeds if desired.