Description
Enjoy this easy and flavorful recipe for maple walnut sweet potatoes with thyme. Roasted sweet potato slices coated in cinnamon butter and topped with a sticky maple walnut topping. Perfect for cozy dinners and holiday sides.
Ingredients
3 medium sweet potatoes
⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup maple syrup + 2 tablespoons (divided)
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds, peel if desired.
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Toss with butter, 1 tsp cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
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Arrange on baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes until tender.
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Mix maple syrup, walnuts, remaining cinnamon, and thyme.
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Spoon topping over sweet potatoes and bake 8–10 minutes more until caramelized.
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Cool slightly and serve; optionally garnish with feta cheese.
Notes
- For vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil or margarine.
- Monitor topping to prevent burning; cover with foil if necessary.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American