Description
Warm, caramelized sweet potatoes tossed with crunchy pecans and a hint of cinnamon, perfect as a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Squeeze of lemon or drizzle of maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add chopped pecans for the last 5–7 minutes of roasting.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon or drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
For extra caramelization, bake at 425°F using convection if available. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg