Toss sweet potatoes with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice for a simple, flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving meal. Family and friends will love it – and it’s healthy, too!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

3. Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes; toss to coat.

4. Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes.

5. Uncover, stir and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender and starting to brown, 45 to 50 minutes more.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 92; Fat: 2g; Carbs: 18g; Protein: 1g

Recipe Card for Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Source: EatingWell