Description
These Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a simple and delicious autumn side dish featuring tender sweet potato cubes roasted to caramelized perfection with coconut oil, real maple syrup, and cinnamon. Perfectly seasoned with kosher salt, they offer a sweet and savory flavor that complements any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium to large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Seasoning & Coating
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 Tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Toss sweet potatoes: In a large bowl or directly on the baking sheet, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon to evenly coat each piece.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet. If necessary, use two sheets to avoid overcrowding. Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Bake and stir: Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the sweet potatoes and rotate the pans if needed to ensure even cooking.
- Continue roasting: Bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are deeply browned and caramelized on the edges. Adjust time based on cube size, aiming for tender insides with crispy, caramelized edges for maximum flavor.
Notes
- This dish is incredibly easy to prepare and a delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes all autumn long.
- The caramelized edges add a wonderful depth of flavor and texture that makes this side irresistible.
- Adjust the baking time depending on your preferred level of caramelization and cube size.
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
