Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Walnuts (Print Version)
Sweet potatoes and walnuts roasted in maple syrup and thyme offer a deliciously rich, tender side dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Set oven temperature to 400°F and allow to preheat fully.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Gently fold chopped walnuts into the sweet potato mixture, ensuring nuts are evenly distributed.
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Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single even layer on a baking sheet.
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Roast on the center oven rack for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
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Transfer roasted sweet potatoes with walnuts to a serving dish and serve warm.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, toast walnuts lightly before adding to the sweet potatoes.