Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries

Make way for this savoury sweet potato side, turned into something special with the addition of cranberries and maple syrup.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

45 minutes

Roasting Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time:

Makes

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 L) peeled, cubed Ontario Sweet Potatoes, (about 4)
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves    
  • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen Ontario Cranberries
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL)  butter
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped walnuts, toasted
     

Instructions

Place sweet potatoes on parchment paper-lined large rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 
1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil and thyme until coated. Place cranberries in small bowl; toss with remaining oil and set aside.

Roast sweet potatoes in 400°F (200°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; stir in cranberries during the last 8 minutes of cooking time. 

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine maple syrup and vinegar. Bring to boil; reduce heat, simmer 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter.

In medium bowl, toss sweet potato mixture with maple syrup mixture and stir in walnuts.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving

  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Fat: 10 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 27 grams
  • Calories: 200    
  • Fibre: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 65 mg