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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

March 8, 2020 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Here’s a holiday-sized portion of maple roasted sweet potatoes in a preparation that enhances the natural sweetness of this well-loved vegetable.

Maple syrup, vegan butter, orange juice, and cinnamon team up with sweet potatoes to create a simple side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other special occasion meals.

You need not wait for a holiday to enjoy it, thought. For an everyday kind of portion, simply cut the recipe in half and use a smaller casserole dish.

Lots to love about sweet potatoes: They’re one of the most ancient and valuable of food crops of the Americas. Not to diminish the value of white potatoes, but in comparison, sweet potatoes are substantially richer in nutrients.

They’re especially high in vitamin A and the major minerals. With their natural sweetness and glorious color, sweet potatoes lend themselves to simple preparations like this one.

Tarragon and Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 8 or more

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Here’s a holiday-sized portion of maple roasted sweet potatoes in a preparation that enhances the natural sweetness of this much-loved vegetable.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon or rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. If the skins of the sweet potatoes are smooth and not too gnarled, leave them on, and scrub well. Otherwise, peel them. Slice 1/4-inch thick lengthwise, then into narrower pieces, or slice crosswise into rounds.
  3. Arrange the sweet potato slices in overlapping rows in an oiled shallow 2-quart casserole. 
  4. In a small bowl, combine the syrup, vegan butter, orange  juice, cinnamon, and salt. Pour evenly over the sweet potatoes. 
  5. Sprinkle the tarragon or Rosemary over the top. Cover with a lid or foil and bake, covered, for 15 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork but still firm. 
  6. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes longer, or until glazed and golden around the edges. Serve at once or cover and keep warm until needed.
© Nava Atlas
Cuisine: Plant-based / Category: Salads & Sides

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Filed Under: Easy Vegan Recipes, Gluten-Free, Salads & Sides

About Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas is the author of many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including 5-Ingredient Vegan, Plant Power, Wild About Greens, Vegan Holiday Kitchen, and many more. A longtime dedicated vegan, find out more about her on this site's About page.

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