Maple-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

In this roasted sweet potato recipe, a touch of lime, along with real maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon, adds Caribbean-style zest to balance the natural sweetness of the potatoes.

Prep/Cook Time: 1 Hour, Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Zest of 3 limes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes and toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sprinkle lime zest over the sweet potatoes and gently stir to distribute.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 138 Calories, Total Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 11 g, Added Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 228 mg, Potassium: 452 mg, Folate: 6 mcg, Calcium: 45 mg

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