Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender sweet potatoes roasted with a drizzle of maple syrup, fragrant cinnamon, and fresh thyme for a subtly sweet and aromatic side dish. This American Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and scatter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves over the top.
3. Step 3: Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the edges.
4. Step 4: Serve warm as a flavorful Thanksgiving side dish.