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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Thyme

A delightful side dish combining earthy sweet potatoes with the crunch of walnuts and savory thyme, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup Feel free to use the real stuff for better flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped Adds texture and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
Cooking
  1. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. In the last five minutes, sprinkle on the fresh thyme.
Serving
  1. Let them cool a bit before serving.

Notes

Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar. Sweet potatoes can be chopped in advance for convenience.