Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These oven roasted sweet potatoes are tossed in a maple glaze and roasted until tender, caramelized, and lightly golden. An easy weeknight side dish that is excellent for meal prep and delicious enough for holiday meals.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
2. 2Prep yams: Rinse, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes (about 3/4-inch pieces)
3. 3Combine maple mixture: In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and olive oil.
4. 4Toss to coat: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and pour the maple syrup mixture over them. Season lightly with salt and toss to coat.
5. 5Roast in the oven, for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender and the edges are lightly brown, turning them with a spatula once during the cooking process.
6. 6Serve: Remove from the oven and season with salt to taste. Serve warm.