Description
Delight in these Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a simple and flavorful side dish perfect for autumn. Cubes of sweet potatoes are tossed in coconut oil, real maple syrup, and cinnamon, then roasted to caramelized perfection for a sweet and savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium to large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Coating
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 Tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes to a caramelized finish.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes with Ingredients: In a large bowl or directly on your baking sheet, combine the cubed sweet potatoes with coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon, ensuring they are evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on the sheet, using two sheets if necessary. Sprinkle kosher salt to taste.
- Bake Initially: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes to start cooking and caramelizing the potatoes.
- Stir and Rotate: After 15 minutes, stir the sweet potatoes to turn them for even roasting. Rotate the pans if using more than one to avoid hot spots and ensure uniform caramelization.
- Continue Baking: Return the tubers to the oven and bake an additional 10-20 minutes until they develop a deep brown color and caramelized edges. Adjust time depending on cube size—smaller cubes require less time; larger cubes require more.
- Check for Doneness: While fork tender is a sign they’re cooked, consider baking a few minutes longer to develop deep caramelized edges, which add rich flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is incredibly easy yet delivers deep, delicious fall flavors that make it a perfect seasonal side dish.
- For best caramelization, do not overcrowd baking sheets; use two if needed.
- Adjust baking time depending on the size of sweet potato cubes for optimal texture.
- Using real maple syrup enhances the natural sweetness and caramelization of the potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
