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lime-zested maple roasted sweet potatoes

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Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

This is an awesome side to go with roast pork or beef. The lime zest really gives this dish a pop of flavor.

yield 10 -12
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For lime-zested maple roasted sweet potatoes

  • 2 Tbsp
    pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil (your choice - coconut oil sounds great)
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 4 lb
    sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • zest of 3 limes (less or more to suit your tastes)

How To Make lime-zested maple roasted sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, mix together the maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
  • 3
    Add sweet potatoes and toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet. (Hint - if you preheat the pan, your potatoes will not stick). Roast the potatoes stirring them every 15 minutes for a total of 45 minutes - 1 hour or until tender.
  • 4
    Stir lime zest over the potatoes and gently stir to distribute the zest.
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