Cinnamon-Orange Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are often mistakenly called yams, but they are actually two different types of root vegetables.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Cinnamon-Orange Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, maple syrup, melted butter, and salt.
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Add the sweet potato cubes to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
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Transfer the sweet potatoes to a baking dish and spread them out in a single layer.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
