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:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!