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Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Course Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp real maple syrup
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Dash or two of cayenne pepper to taste (depending on desired spice level)
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes scrubbed, halved lengthwise & sliced (no need to peel them)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; mix until well combined.
  • Add the potato slices to the bowl and toss very well until each potato slice is evenly coated with the maple mixture.
  • Pour the potato slices onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Place into the oven to roast for 20-25 minutes, turning them over halfway through roasting, until tender and golden brown.
  • Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy.