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    Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Recipe

    Published: Oct 24, 2021 · Modified: Nov 24, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    healthy roasted sweet potatoes for thanksgiving


    Roasted Sweet Potatoes are everything you love about Thanksgiving but in a simpler, easier-to-make form. These tasty spuds get the same touch of maple syrup and a little pumpkin spice that makes them perfect for holiday sides or as an anytime dinner!

    Sweet potatoes are a great side dish for any occasion, but they really come into their own when served alongside other Thanksgiving favorites like turkey and dressing. This recipe will make your guests want to steal them from you before dinner's ready!

    roasted sweet potatoes with maple syrup

    This roasted sweet potato recipe has all the flavor you're craving a holiday side dish.

    The holidays are right around the corner! It's time to get your Thanksgiving menu planned and organized.

    serving of roasted sweet potatoes and toasted pecans

    What You'll Love About This Recipe

    This is a healthy holiday sweet potato recipe made with holiday spices and a touch of monk fruit maple syrup.

    • Super Easy: Roasted sweet potatoes are incredibly easy to make.
    • Savory-Sweet: A touch of pumpkin spice and rosemary give these sweet potatoes an unbeatable flavor combination. Crunchy toasted pecans top this recipe off!
    • Healthy: These sweet potatoes are sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup. Skip the sugar-laden sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows.
    healthy roasted sweet potatoes for thanksgiving

    Ingredients You'll Need

    ingredients for roasted sweet potatoes
    • Sweet Potatoes: You'll want 3 to 4 sweet potatoes for this recipe. I usually buy one sweet potato for every two guests.
    • Maple Syrup: You can use real grade A maple syrup or Lakanto's sugar-free maple syrup.
    • Pumpkin Spice: You can use any brand you like or make you own with my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Seasoning Recipe.
    • Pecans: Nuts are optional in this recipe. I like the texture that toasted pecans give this recipe.
    • Fresh rosemary: Fresh rosemary gives this recipe a lovely savory flavor.
    roasted sweet potatoes with pumpkin spice and roasemary

    Homemade Pumpkin Spice

    I make my own Pumpkin Pie Spice. It's easy and tastes way better than store-bought.

    You'll need...

    • 7 tablespoons of cinnamon
    • 5 tablespoons of ground ginger
    • 2 tablespoons of ground cloves
    • 2 tablespoons of ground nutmeg
    pumpkin pie spice in a spice jar

    How to make roasted sweet potatoes

    1. Peel and Slice: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes. You can also make this recipe with diced sweet potatoes. Add them to a large bowl.
    2. Season: Season the potatoes with the Pumpkin Spice blend, the rosemary, and a little salt. Then add the maple syrup and toss well.
    3. Assemble:
    4. Roast: Add a little coconut oil to the potatoes and toss well. Roast until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.
    Sliced sweet potatoes, roasted with pumpkin pie spice and rosemary, topped with roasted pecans

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Can you make sweet potatoes the day before Thanksgiving?

    Yes, these roasted sweet potatoes can be made ahead and then reheated on Thanksgiving day.

    How to reheat roasted sweet potatoes?

    Preheat the oven to 375℉. Cover the baking dish with foil and put them into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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    When you are planning a Holiday menu, side dishes are supporting cast. And many times Thanksgiving side dishes are what you remember most.

    We always remember the classics like Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Sausage and Apple Stuffing, and Cranberry Sauce.

    It's never a bad idea to introduce new favorites like a Crisp Fall Harvest Salad or Dumpling Noodles.

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    Hungry for Holiday Desserts

    Holiday dessert recipes are what make Thanksgiving even more memorable.

    Thanksgiving pies are always a perfect fit for the holiday table. Whip up a classic Pumpkin Pie or Sweet Pecan Pie.

    Sometimes bringing a new classic to the table is a refreshing change. Try a new Thanksgiving dessert this year like Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Or serve a big plate of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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    Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Laura Reigel
    Mildly sweet and spicy roasted sweet potatoes with maple syrup and pecans. This is a healthy version of holiday sweet potatoes. This roasted sweet potato recipe is perfect for the holidays but you don't wait for a holiday to make them. This healthy side dish is good enough to eat all year round.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 202 kcal

    Equipment

    • roasting pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 lbs garnet yams approximately 3 to 4, peeled and sliced. [Note 1]
    • ¼ cup maple syrup or Lakanto maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely minced
    • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 ½ cups pecan whole or coarsely chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425 ℉.
    • Peel and dice the sweet potatoes.
    • Toss with oil, maple syrup, rosemary, pumpkin pie spice, salt and pecans.
    • Place the sweet potatoes and nuts on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Cover with foil and roast for 10 minutes at 425℉.
    • Reduce the temperature to 350℉ and then cook until the potatoes are tender. Approximately 20-30 more minutes. Oven cooking times may vary. 
    • Remove the foil and let the sweet potatoes turn a golden brown in the oven.

    Laura's Tips + Notes

    Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
    Makes about half of a cup. 
    • 7 tablespoon of cinnamon
    • 5 tablespoon of ground ginger
    • 2 tablespoon of ground cloves
    • 2 tablespoon of ground nutmeg
    1. You can also make this recipe with diced sweet potatoes. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 333mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gCalcium: 66mgIron: 1.2mg
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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