Description
Warm, golden, and sweet with a hint of herbs and spice—this Maple Roasted Sweet Potato recipe is your go-to for a cozy, crowd-pleasing side dish. Perfect for easy dinners, holiday feasts, or healthy snacks, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into something rich, flavorful, and nutrient-packed. Its naturally sweet and earthy profile makes it one of the best dinner ideas or food ideas for fall and winter. With its quick prep and roasted caramelized texture, it fits right in with any collection of easy recipes or breakfast ideas.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a small saucepan, gently warm maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper until blended.
4. Pour glaze over sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly.
5. Arrange slices on baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping.
6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fork-tender.
7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with toasted walnuts and fresh thyme.
8. Transfer to a platter, drizzle leftover glaze, and garnish with more thyme before serving.
Notes
Toasting the walnuts enhances their nutty flavor—just a few minutes in a dry pan makes a difference.
Use uniform slices to ensure even roasting and better presentation.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet, or the potatoes will steam instead of caramelize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple roasted sweet potato, sweet potato side dish, healthy dinner, easy recipe, holiday sides