Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings, about 1/2 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:1 hr
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:12
Servings:
12
Yield:12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Yield:
12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
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Jump to recipeMaple Roasted Sweet Potatoesare sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving meal. Antioxidant- and fiber-rich sweet potatoes get a coat of buttery maple syrup that soaks into the chunks of sweet potato as they roast, completely infusing them with the classic maple flavor. A touch of lemon juice in the maple butter helps cut through some of the sweetness, while a pinch of salt enhances all the flavors. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to look for when buying sweet potatoes.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Sweet potatoes are available year-round but are of the best quality in fall and early winter. Choose sweet potatoes with smooth skin that are firm and free of soft spots, cracks or bruises. There are many varieties of sweet potatoes to choose from. For this recipe, we use an orange-flesh variety. Orange-flesh sweet potatoes tend to be denser and sweeter than the yellow-flesh variety. Common varieties of orange-flesh sweet potatoes are Beauregard, Jewel and Garnet.For this recipe, we peel the sweet potatoes for the best texture. You can leave the skin on if you prefer, just make sure to scrub the sweet potatoes under cool running water with a vegetable brush. Cut off the ends, then slice the sweet potatoes into rounds. Cut each round into 1 1/2-inch pieces.Nutrition NotesDespite their name,sweet potatoesare a low-glycemic food loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals—including vitamin A, which is great for healthy vision and a strong immune system. The low-glycemic factor and fiber combo means sweet potatoes are less likely to spike your blood sugar.Pure maple syrupcomes from the sap of the maple tree. When consumed in moderation, maple syrup can certainly be part of a healthy, varied diet. It even provides some nutrition—carbs to give you energy, and manganese, a mineral that activates the enzymes in your body that are responsible for breaking down carbohydrates to make them available to use as fuel.
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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoesare sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving meal. Antioxidant- and fiber-rich sweet potatoes get a coat of buttery maple syrup that soaks into the chunks of sweet potato as they roast, completely infusing them with the classic maple flavor. A touch of lemon juice in the maple butter helps cut through some of the sweetness, while a pinch of salt enhances all the flavors. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to look for when buying sweet potatoes.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Sweet potatoes are available year-round but are of the best quality in fall and early winter. Choose sweet potatoes with smooth skin that are firm and free of soft spots, cracks or bruises. There are many varieties of sweet potatoes to choose from. For this recipe, we use an orange-flesh variety. Orange-flesh sweet potatoes tend to be denser and sweeter than the yellow-flesh variety. Common varieties of orange-flesh sweet potatoes are Beauregard, Jewel and Garnet.For this recipe, we peel the sweet potatoes for the best texture. You can leave the skin on if you prefer, just make sure to scrub the sweet potatoes under cool running water with a vegetable brush. Cut off the ends, then slice the sweet potatoes into rounds. Cut each round into 1 1/2-inch pieces.Nutrition NotesDespite their name,sweet potatoesare a low-glycemic food loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals—including vitamin A, which is great for healthy vision and a strong immune system. The low-glycemic factor and fiber combo means sweet potatoes are less likely to spike your blood sugar.Pure maple syrupcomes from the sap of the maple tree. When consumed in moderation, maple syrup can certainly be part of a healthy, varied diet. It even provides some nutrition—carbs to give you energy, and manganese, a mineral that activates the enzymes in your body that are responsible for breaking down carbohydrates to make them available to use as fuel.
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoesare sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving meal. Antioxidant- and fiber-rich sweet potatoes get a coat of buttery maple syrup that soaks into the chunks of sweet potato as they roast, completely infusing them with the classic maple flavor. A touch of lemon juice in the maple butter helps cut through some of the sweetness, while a pinch of salt enhances all the flavors. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to look for when buying sweet potatoes.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 ½poundssweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces⅓cuppure maple syrup2tablespoonsbutter, melted1tablespoonlemon juice½teaspoonsaltFreshly ground pepper, to taste
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Ingredients
2 ½poundssweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
⅓cuppure maple syrup
2tablespoonsbutter, melted
1tablespoonlemon juice
½teaspoonsalt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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.
Sonia Bozzo
Equipment
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely! Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate the maple-roasted sweet potatoes for up to one day. Just before serving, reheat at 350°F until hot, about 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate the maple-roasted sweet potatoes for up to one day. Just before serving, reheat at 350°F until hot, about 15 minutes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2007
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)92Calories2gFat18gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Carrie Myers, M.S.,
Jan Valdez,
andLinda Frahm
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