Sweet Potato Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Base
Maple Butter Glaze
Finish & Garnish
Method
Sweet Potato Base
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- 2
Wash and cut
Scrub the sweet potatoes well. Peel if you prefer, or leave skins on for texture. Cut into 3/4-inch thick rounds or 1-inch cubes for faster roasting; try to keep pieces uniform for even cooking.
- 3
Toss with oil and seasoning
Place cut sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece.
- 4
Roast
Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges are caramelized and centers are tender when pierced with a fork.
Maple Butter Glaze
- 5
Make glaze
While the potatoes roast, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup and 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar until dissolved.
- 6
Season glaze
Whisk in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt. Keep the glaze warm on the lowest heat; do not let it boil.
- 7
Glaze the potatoes
When the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the warm maple butter glaze evenly over the roasted sweet potatoes and gently toss on the sheet or return to oven for 3–5 minutes to set the glaze.
Finish & Garnish
- 8
Toast pecans (optional)
If your pecans are not already toasted, spread 1/2 cup chopped pecans on a small baking tray and toast in the 400°F oven for 5–6 minutes until fragrant, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 9
Plate and garnish
Transfer glazed sweet potatoes to a serving platter. Sprinkle toasted chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt over the top. Serve warm.
- 10
Serving suggestion
These sweet potatoes work as a side for roasted meats, grain bowls, or a vegetarian main with greens and quinoa.