Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ladies, meet your new obsession—Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes, the dish that makes “just vegetables” sound suspiciously luxurious. These golden cubes are crispy, caramelized, and drenched in sweet maple magic. They taste like cozy fall evenings and pure self-love on a fork. Each bite delivers that perfect balance—savory, sticky, and dangerously addictive. It’s vegan, effortless, and elegant enough to fool people into thinking you tried. Honestly, if side dishes had a red carpet, this one would strut down it in heels. So grab your baking sheet, queen, and roast your way to sweet, maple-glazed perfection.
Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Crispy, caramelized Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes—sweet, savory, and irresistibly golden. Vegan, easy, and bursting with cozy fall flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet—crowding them is a one-way ticket to soggy-ville.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden, caramelized, and slightly crisp.
- Garnish with parsley before serving and bask in your domestic goddess glory.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 300%
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Iron: 9%
- Magnesium: 13%
- Potassium: 16%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add crushed pecans before baking for a crunchy, holiday-worthy upgrade.
- For extra flair, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving—total flavor explosion.
- Love spice? Add a pinch of cayenne to balance the sweetness.
- Leftovers make a stellar salad topping or taco filling (trust the process).
- Perfect with quinoa, roasted chickpeas, or your favorite vegan protein.
