Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Maple-glazed roasted sweet potatoes are proof that vegetables can wear dessert’s crown and still get away with it at dinner.
They roast beautifully until caramelized, golden, and sticky-sweet, making even your picky aunt forget her lifelong feud with root vegetables.
This vegan dish delivers cozy flavors with maple syrup, warm spices, and crisp edges that practically beg for a holiday spotlight.
One bite, and you’ll wonder why you wasted years pretending boiled vegetables were acceptable when these beauties exist.
Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Vegan roasted sweet potatoes coated in maple syrup glaze, baked until caramelized and delicious.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – 4 medium about 2 lbs, peeled and cubed
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Maple syrup – 3 tbsp
- Cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh thyme – 1 tsp chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Roast 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.
- Garnish with thyme before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 310%
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Potassium: 16%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Folate: 10%
Additional Notes
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy-sweet twist.
- Serve alongside roasted Brussels sprouts or quinoa for a complete vegan feast.
