Description
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes are an easy and delicious recipe that offers a wonderful combination of natural, warm flavors. With this recipe, you can enjoy the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes paired with the warm spice of cinnamon and caramel-like maple syrup, making it the perfect side dish for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- A dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into evenly-sized cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter (or coconut oil), maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well-combined.
- Add the sweet potato cubes to the bowl and toss them until evenly coated with the mixture.
- Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve in a dish and garnish with additional maple syrup or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
This recipe can be easily adjusted by adding your favorite nuts, a touch of cayenne for heat, or experimenting with different spices like nutmeg or allspice. Customize the dish to suit your preferences and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the total recipe
- Calories: 200 kcal (approximate)
- Sugar: 12g (mainly from maple syrup and sweet potatoes)
- Sodium: 150mg (depends on the salt used)
- Fat: 7g (from butter or coconut oil)
- Saturated Fat: 3g (if using butter)
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g (from coconut oil or butter)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g (from sweet potatoes)
- Fiber: 5g (from sweet potatoes)
- Protein: 3g (from sweet potatoes)
- Cholesterol: 10mg (if using butter)
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