Description
Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes are a sweet and nutty side dish that transforms ordinary sweet potatoes into a festive delight, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in a large bowl with melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg