Maple-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

The combination of pure maple syrup, fresh lime and toasted pecans elevate these Roasted Sweet Potatoes to a wickedly good side dish.

These potatoes are a snap to make, they can be made ahead and have a nice balance of sweet-tangy and creamy-crunchy.  They’re a perfect accompaniment for ham, turkey, roast chicken or brisket. And the beautiful colours make for an impressive buffet or potluck dish.

Tailor To Your Taste

• Instead of pecans, use toasted hazelnuts or walnuts.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon (about 1/4 teaspoon or to taste).
• I love lime, but the other Kook suggests you start with a little less and add more to your taste.
• For a different flavor, add some cumin or grated orange zest.

Shortcut

• Buy pre-cut and peeled sweet potatoes.

Substitutes

• Use brown sugar instead of maple syrup.  You might want to add a little extra butter.
• Use lemon instead of lime.

Make Ahead

• The whole dish can be assembled ahead of time or even a day ahead, then reheated in the oven at 375F.

Check out two other sweet potato dishes below – two of the most popular Two Kooks recipes on our blog. 

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Maple-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans Recipe

The combination of pure maple syrup, fresh lime and toasted pecans elevate these Roasted Sweet Potatoes to a wickedly good side dish.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Side Dish, vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Author: Cheryl

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes (2 large), peeled and cut into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Maple-Lime Drizzle

• 6 tbsp pure Maple Syrup
• 1 medium lime, juice and zest
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans (Note 1)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• ROAST SWEET POTATOES: Place sweet potato pieces on a pan that is lined with foil and sprayed with oil. Roast for about 25 minutes, turning half way through, until edges begin browning.
• MAKE MAPLE-LIME DRIZZLE: Combine all drizzle ingredients (not including pecans) in a microwave bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir.
• ASSEMBLE: Place roasted sweet potatoes in a serving bowl. Drizzle maple-lime sauce over potatoes. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top. Serve.  To make ahead, see Note 2.

Notes

1. To toast pecan pieces, place on tray in preheated oven at 350F for about 6-7 minutes until aroma is evident and nuts are lightly toasted. Let cool to crisp up. 
2. To make ahead: Make potatoes and the drizzle ahead of time. Before serving, assemble potatoes, drizzle over maple lime sauce and sprinkle with pecans. Heat in 375F oven for 10-15 minutes.

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Here are two other delicious sweet potato dishes  – two of Two Kooks most popular recipes:

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash get the recipe

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, Eggplant and Apples get the recipe