Maple-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

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Sweet potatoes roasted until tender and caramelized, glazed with warm maple syrup and topped with pecans toasted in pumpkin spice for a cozy autumn side dish. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 40 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 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.
  3. Step 3: While potatoes roast, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup pecans and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until pecans are fragrant and toasted. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Remove sweet potatoes from oven and drizzle with 1/4 cup maple syrup. Toss gently to coat and return to oven for 5 more minutes until the glaze is caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin spice pecans for a crunchy, spiced finish.

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