🍰 Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Roasted Sweet Potatoes 🧀

Savor the Sweetness of Fall with Every Bite! Perfect for cozy family dinners or a nutritious treat to power through your workday.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 🥜
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter 🧈
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Thoroughly wash and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds. You can peel them if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrients.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Ensure each slice is evenly coated.
4. Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices on a baking tray in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
5. Place the tray in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
6. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, mix together the maple syrup, walnuts, additional cinnamon, and thyme in a separate bowl.
7. After the initial roasting, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Spoon the maple-walnut mixture over each slice.
8. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, allowing the topping to slightly caramelize.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
10. Serve warm, optionally drizzling more maple syrup on top for extra sweetness.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving: Calories: 350, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 300mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 15g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a crunchier texture, toast the walnuts before adding them to the topping mixture.
- If you're short on time, pre-cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes to reduce baking time.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or ginger for a twist on the flavor profile.

⏳ Preparation Time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 38-40 minutes | Serving: 4