Prep Time: 5 min ~ Cook Time: 50 min ~ Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into large dice
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
While oven heats, place pecans on a baking sheet to toast until they smell nutty and are slightly darker, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, toss to coat. Roast until golden brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, stir in maple syrup and cayenne, and let cook briefly, about 1 minute. Serve sweet potatoes with a drizzle of maple butter and a scattering of pecans.