Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with non-stick foil and spray with oil (or use a Silpat Mat).
Spread sweet potatoes and pecans on baking sheet. Make sure to use a spatula to scrape out all the maple syrup and nuts out of the bowl.
Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are lightly golden brown on edges, stirring once halfway through. Serve warm.
You MUST use non-stick foil OR a non-stick silicone mat. Greasing regular foil still leads to sticking- I learned the hard way.
Serving Ideas
While these sweet potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish, they are also super yummy on top of salad greens with a bit of goat cheese, chicken, and a balsamic dressing!
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories 176; Fat 7g; Saturated Fat 0.7g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 82mg; Potassium 476mg; Carbohydrate 27g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Sugars 13g (Added Sugars 7g; Natural Sugars 6g); Protein 3g