SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SPICED MAPLE SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SPICED MAPLE SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/3-cup roasted pecans, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1-1/2-teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2-teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2-teaspoon EACH onion powder, garlic powder. curry powder and chili powder

1/4-teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 F)

1. Place pecans on a baking sheet to toast until they smell nutty 5 minutes.
2. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. Place cubed sweet potatoes in a bowl.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and remaining ingredients.
5. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coasted with the seasoning.
6. Spread on a baking sheet.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
8. Then turn potatoes over with a spatula and continue baking for20 more minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and tender.
9. Top[ with pecans.

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