Name: Melting Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Melting Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter

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3 Reviews

As the name implies, these sweet potatoes melt right in your mouth. After browning in a hot oven, thick slices of sweet potato simmer in broth and soak up the flavors of maple syrup and lemon. This simple dish is great alongside roasted chicken or pork and makes a great Thanksgiving side dish.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 20, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 500 degrees F.
Toss sweet potatoes, butter, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. (Do not use a glass dish, which could shatter.) Roast, flipping once, until browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Whisk broth, maple syrup and lemon juice together in a measuring cup. Carefully add the mixture to the pan. Continue roasting until most of the liquid is absorbed and the sweet potatoes are very tender, 5 to 8 more minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228	Calories
6g	Fat
41g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 18g
Added Sugars 8g	16%
Protein 3g	7%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Vitamin A 29177IU	584%
Vitamin C 31mg	34%
Folate 10mcg	2%
Sodium 359mg	16%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 44mg	11%
Potassium 772mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.