SEA SALT SWEET POTATOES

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These sweet potatoes are baked with a drizzle of maple syrup until they are tender and lightly browned then topped with pecans and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for a finishing touch that will turn this simple dish into something special.

Provided by Morton

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Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ teaspoon Morton® Coarse Sea Salt, plus more for finishing
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup pecan pieces

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and coat 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
Mix all ingredients together in a separate bowl, except for pecans. Arrange mixture in baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with pecan pieces. Finish with a pinch of sea salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 388.9 mg, Sugar 26.7 g