Roasted Sweet Potatoes Maple (Printable)
Sweet potatoes glazed with maple and topped with toasted pecans for a flavorful side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp maple syrup
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
07 - 1/2 cup pecan halves
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 minutes, then remove from oven.
05 - Toss sweet potatoes gently and sprinkle pecan halves evenly over the top.
06 - Return to oven and roast for another 10-12 minutes, until sweet potatoes are caramelized and pecans are toasted.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple glaze creates these irresistible sticky edges that make sweet potatoes taste like candy but without any processed sugar
- It comes together in under 10 minutes of active work but looks like something from a fancy restaurant menu
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- I learned the hard way that crowding the baking sheet actually helps create those steamy tender centers while still getting crispy edges
- The glaze will continue to thicken as the dish cools slightly, so don't panic if it looks a bit loose right out of the oven
03 -
- Try to cut your sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Room temperature potatoes roast more evenly than cold ones straight from the refrigerator