Maple Walnut Goat Cheese Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds. You can keep the skin on or peel them if you prefer.
3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with the melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated. You can use a spatula, your hands, or even a ziplock bag for easy mixing.
4. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray, making sure to leave some space between each piece.
5. Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
6. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine the maple syrup, chopped walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix well.
7. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and spoon about 1 teaspoon of the walnut-maple mixture onto each slice.
8. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the sweet potatoes.
9. Return the baking tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, allowing the walnuts to toast and the goat cheese to soften.
10. Serve the sweet potatoes warm, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
Your delicious Maple Walnut Goat Cheese Roasted Sweet Potatoes are ready to enjoy!
