Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
From: EatingWellRoasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them. Maple syrup glaze transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.
Servings: 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 1 hr 10 mins
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Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes; toss to coat.
3. Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender and starting to brown, 45 to 50 minutes more.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, about 15 minutes.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 96, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 118 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 189 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 230%, Vitamin C 15%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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