Description
A delightful side dish combining roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, goat cheese, and walnuts for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven once tender and golden.
- Top the sweet potatoes with crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet for optimal caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg