Description
A vibrant and comforting side dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, walnuts, and a maple syrup glaze, infused with hints of cinnamon and thyme.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Clean and cut the sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato slices with melted butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Lay the seasoned sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking for fork tenderness.
- Mix maple syrup, chopped walnuts, remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and thyme in a bowl.
- Once baked, top each sweet potato slice with about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
Notes
Use fresh sweet potatoes and high-quality maple syrup for best results. Adjust spices according to preference.
