Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nuts
Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these irresistible Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nuts. This vibrant side dish highlights naturally sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes enhanced with a drizzle of honey, a pinch of warm cinnamon, and a hint of smoky paprika. Crispy, buttery macadamia nuts add a delightful crunch, while fresh parsley provides a burst of color and herbaceous flavor. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep but delivers gourmet-level results, making it an ideal addition to holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome dish is gluten-free and packed with nutrients, offering a delicious way to upgrade your side-dish game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the sweet potatoes. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, roughly chop the macadamia nuts.
After 25 minutes of roasting, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the chopped macadamia nuts over the sweet potatoes.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the macadamia nuts are lightly toasted.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.6 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1922 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
