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Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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These Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes offer a comforting twist on traditional holiday sides by swapping sugary marshmallows for a rich, buttery maple glaze and crunchy sunflower seeds. The dish balances the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the nutty depth of toasted seeds and the warmth of real maple syrup. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family dinner, this vegetarian side dish brings home-style flavor to your table. It is simple to prepare using ingredients you likely have on hand, yet elegant enough to impress guests. The texture is tender inside with a slightly caramelized exterior, making it a reliable and delicious addition to any meal.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 913.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes offer a comforting twist on traditional holiday sides by swapping sugary marshmallows for a rich, buttery maple glaze and crunchy sunflower seeds. The dish balances the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the nutty depth of toasted seeds and the warmth of real maple syrup. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family dinner, this vegetarian side dish brings home-style flavor to your table. It is simple to prepare using ingredients you likely have on hand, yet elegant enough to impress guests. The texture is tender inside with a slightly caramelized exterior, making it a reliable and delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cups Butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cups Maple syrup
  • 1/2 cups Salted sunflower seeds
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    Place the butter in a baking dish and put it in the oven until melted, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. 3
    While the butter melts, peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
  4. 4
    Remove the baking dish from the oven carefully. Add the sweet potato chunks to the melted butter and toss until evenly coated.
  5. 5
    Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the potatoes.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle the salted sunflower seeds over the top.
  7. 7
    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and heated through.
  8. 8
    Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 913.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.5g34%
Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 117643.6mg4902%
Total Carbohydrate 170.3g57%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g96%
Sugars 43.7g
Protein 12.9g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Make Ahead: You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it. Bake just before serving, adding 5-10 minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.

Ingredient Swap: If you don't have fresh sweet potatoes, you can use canned sweet potatoes (drained well) or frozen sweet potato cubes. If using frozen, ensure they are thawed and patted dry before tossing in butter.

Variation: For extra crunch, toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling them on top.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: maple, sweet potatoes, glazed, roasted, side dish, vegetarian, holiday, thanksgiving, butter, sunflower seeds, easy, comfort food, gluten free, plant based, fall, winter, dinner party, simple, home cooking
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