Sweet Potato Snacks with Caramelized Walnuts

Sweet potatoes are often referred to as a ‘superfood’ due to their high nutritional value. They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Sweet Potato Snacks with Caramelized Walnuts

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, International Courses: Anytime, Appetizers, Snacks Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1112

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet Potatoes
• 100 gram Walnuts
• 50 gram Brown Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into bite-sized cubes.
3. In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
6. In the meantime, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
7. Add the walnuts, brown sugar, and maple syrup to the pan.
8. Cook, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are caramelized and coated with the sugar syrup.
9. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
10. Mix the caramelized walnuts with the roasted sweet potatoes.
11. Serve as a snack or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 278kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 11g

Protein 4g8%

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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.