Sweet Potatoes and Black Walnuts
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Sweet Potatoes and Black Walnuts recipe, a delightful blend of buttery sweetness, warm spices, and earthy crunch. Perfectly baked sweet potatoes are lightly mashed and drizzled with a luxuriously spiced maple butter, then crowned with aromatic toasted black walnuts for a textural and flavorful contrast. Ready in just an hour, this wholesome side dish is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve, whether as a comforting addition to your holiday feast or a simple yet elegant weeknight treat. Rich in seasonal ingredients, this recipe celebrates the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes while showcasing the distinct nuttiness of black walnuts, making it a must-try for those who crave hearty, nutrient-packed comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup black walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then pierce them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife or fork.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, toast the black walnuts by placing them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly browned, then remove from heat and set aside.
When the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes until they are safe to handle.
Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise and gently mash the flesh inside with a fork, leaving the skin intact.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes.
Sprinkle the toasted black walnuts on top of each sweet potato.
Serve warm as a delicious, wholesome side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% | |
*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.
