Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Complete your holiday menu with this healthy side dish of roasted sweet potatoes and carrots!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
• 4 large carrots (peeled and cut into similar-sized pieces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes and carrots.
3. 3Drizzle the olive oil and maple syrup over the vegetables. Sprinkle with cinnamon, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
4. 4Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
5. 5Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.