Glazed Spiced Sweet Potato and Pecan Sheet Pan Roast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Chunky sweet potatoes roasted with a sticky maple glaze and warm spices, finished with toasted pecans for crunch. This American-inspired Halloween recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, maple syrup, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium (about 2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup, roughly chopped pecans

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 3 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
Step 3: After 25 minutes, sprinkle 3/4 cup roughly chopped pecans evenly over the sweet potatoes. Roast for an additional 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender and pecans are toasted and fragrant.
Step 4: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving as a sweet and spiced side dish.