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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These maple-glazed sweet potatoes are caramelized and buttery, with a little hint of sweet onion. They're also impossibly easy to make.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword maple syrup, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 287kcal
Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, olive oil, melted butter, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and roast for 20 minutes. Toss the sweet potatoes and then drizzle with the maple syrup.
  • Return the pan to the oven and roast for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 24307IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg