Cinnamon Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Experience the delightful sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, perfectly caramelized and infused with warm cinnamon and pure maple syrup. A comforting side dish for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and optional pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender and caramelized at the edges. Toss halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Serve warm, drizzling with additional maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg