Description
These Maple-Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish that pairs the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the nutty crunch of pecans, all glazed with a flavorful maple syrup mixture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday meals.
Ingredients
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Pecan Praline Mixture:
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (sub walnuts)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. maple syrup, divided
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2” rounds
- 2 medium shallots, peeled and quartered
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Orange or lime zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pecan Praline Mixture: Combine pecans, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and cayenne in a small saucepan. Cook until bubbly and thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Spread onto parchment paper to cool.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes and shallots with olive oil and salt. Bake until almost tender, about 15 minutes.
- Make Maple Butter Glaze: Microwave butter until melted, then stir in maple syrup and cinnamon. Brush sweet potato slices with the glaze and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Assemble: Transfer sweet potatoes to a platter, top with pecan mixture, and garnish with zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
