Roasted Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Roasted Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Pecans
• 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes.
3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
6. In the meantime, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
7. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the roasted butter pecan sweet potatoes as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.