Description
These Maple-Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. The sweet potatoes are roasted to caramelized perfection and topped with a crunchy pecan praline mixture.
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: Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pecan Praline: Cook pecans, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and cayenne in a small saucepan until thickened. Spread onto parchment paper to cool.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes and shallots with olive oil and salt. Bake until almost tender.
- Make Maple Butter: Microwave butter, then stir in maple syrup and cinnamon. Brush sweet potatoes with maple butter and bake until caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer sweet potatoes to a platter, top with pecan mixture, and garnish with zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
