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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans for the Perfect Feast

This easy Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans recipe brings warmth and coziness to your holiday meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes Substitution Note: You can use yams, but sweet potatoes are recommended for best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Substitution Note: Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
For the Flavoring
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Substitution Note: Coconut sugar can be used for a lower-glycemic alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Essential for bringing out the taste of the Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans.
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Substitution Note: Nutmeg can be used for a different spice profile.
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves Substitution Note: Omit if unavailable; they’re an accent flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Essential for bringing out the taste of the other ingredients.
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Substitution Note: Walnuts can be used if desired, but toast prior to using for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Casserole Dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into uniform 3/4 inch pieces and place them in a large casserole dish.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the flavoring mixture over the sweet potato cubes in the casserole dish and stir gently to coat.
  5. Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes.
  6. Chop the pecans coarsely and set aside.
  7. Stir in the chopped pecans and return the dish to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 13500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure uniform size for sweet potatoes and stir midway for better caramelization.

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