Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Equipment
- baking sheet
- oven
- spatula
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t crowded.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then remove the baking sheet and sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized at the edges.
Nutrition
Calories250kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein3gFat12gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol15mgSodium200mgPotassium500mgFiber5gSugar12gVitamin A300IUVitamin C4mgCalcium50mgIron1.2mg