Ingredients:
– 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
– 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
– In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
– Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
3. Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
– Spread the sweet potato mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
4. Add Walnuts:
– In the last 10 minutes of roasting, sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the sweet potatoes and return to the oven to toast the walnuts.
5. Finish with Goat Cheese:
– Once the sweet potatoes and walnuts are done roasting, remove them from the oven.
– Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the warm sweet potatoes and walnuts.
6. Garnish and Serve:
– Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4
Enjoy this delightful combination of flavors with your Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Roasted Sweet Potatoes, a perfect side dish for any meal!
