Description
A simple yet elegant side dish where sweet potatoes are roasted until caramelized with pure maple syrup, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant fresh thyme.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the chopped walnuts and thyme leaves, tossing everything together. Return to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.