Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them. Maple syrup glaze transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.

Makes 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes; toss to coat.
3. Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender and starting to brown, 45 to 50 minutes more.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 96 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 5 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 118 mg sodium; 189 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (230% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv).
1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, reheat at 350°F until hot, about 15 minutes.

Fabulous and so easy. So many sweet potato recipes are cloying. This one tastes so fresh!

Laura, Worcester, MA

This is better then candy sweet potatos.

Donna, Canton, PA

Super easy and delicious. So tender and sweet, even kids should love them.

T. Morgan, Nashville, TN

This made an excellent healthy side dish for Thanksgiving. So delicious -- I couldn't believe it was so good for you!

Tomi Ann, Saratoga Springs, UT

We love this dish! Easy to prepare and the flavors are simple and good! A Keeper!

Terese, High Point, NC

Everyone went back for seconds.... My only mistake... was I didn't make enough! :)

Sharon, Little Rock, AR

My new favorite way to eat sweet potatoes. YUMMY!

Tina, San Francisco, CA

It was good, but no one should have any illusions that this is particularly healthy. It's basically sweet potatoes with fat and sugar. You do get some vitamins and stuff from the sweet potatoes, but I wouldn't call this a healthy dish by any stretch of the imagination.

Ralph, Los Angeles, CA

I am sorry but this rec. has more cal. than posted.

Paul, Methuen, MA

This recipe was awesome. Thank you very much I plan on using it A LOT.

Chris Albrecht, Cooperville, MI

My family loves this dish! Very easy to prepare and for a twist, I add a dash of cayenne pepper.

Deb, SLC, UT