These Lemon and Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes are super flavorful and easy to make coated in the most delicious maple cinnamon glaze that will keep you coming back for seconds!
So I’ve been on this new clean eating kick for over a week now and let me just say, it’s ahhh-mazing. I feel so much healthier, I have a ton more energy and the best part is I already lost about 5 pounds! Yes granted it’s mostly water weight (I know…I actually cut out diet coke *insert GASP here*) but hey, I’ll take it!
I thought this was going to be a rough transition, but it really hasn’t been that bad. I plan all my meals a week in advance and have been trying out new recipes almost every night. Why drown your food in heavy sauces filled with disgusting fat and other ingredients you probably can’t pronounce when you have an abundance of herbs, spices and fresh ingredients at your disposal?? I’ve always tried to eat healthy, but educating myself on the art of eating clean has truly opened my eyes to a whole new outlook on eating right.
Ok so let’s discuss, as you know I’ve been trying out new recipes all week since (let’s be honest) I just so happen to be the pickiest person alive and have a tough time straying away from, what I consider, the norm. This sweet potato dish is seriously a new favorite of mine and one I would literally eat sans diet! It tastes incredibly indulgent, is super filling and makes a great side dish to pretty much anything!
I absolutely loved making this not only because it was completely effortless to whip together, but my kitchen smelled of citrus and spices for hours after. Some might argue that this is more of a Fall recipe, however I dispute that claim as this is just too delicious not to make all the time.
Go ahead and get started tonight!
Lemon and Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one half lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cover sweet potatoes with cold water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow potatoes to simmer until just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain sweet potatoes and set aside, allowing to cool. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and lay them in a large baking dish (or a few smaller dishes) coated with cooking spray. Do not overlap potatoes.
- Meanwhile, combine apple juice, maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, zest and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat for about 8 minutes, whisking often.
- Add in olive oil and lemon juice and stir until sauce becomes a thick syrup. Pour the warm syrup over the sweet potatoes and place baking dish in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately, enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
oh my goodness…. I can’t wait to make this!!! Looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for posting 🙂
I love love LOVE this recipe! Like, really love!
Yum girl! I love eating clean (although I sometimes I stray). Don’t you feel so much healthier and energized?!
Yummy girl looks great you will have to continue to teach me more about clean eating 🙂
These look SO GOOD!!!! Ah what a healthy and yummy dish!
The sweet potato dish sounds amazing! I try to clean eat, and I think I do a pretty good job of it. Nothing like fresh ingredients, that don’t make you feel weighed down.
this looks so cute! I’m always looking for new ways to cook/make sweet potatoes because I know how good they are!
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Love the sound of these! Sweet potatoes are some of my favorite food!
These look awesome!
What a great way to take what is usually considered a Fall comfort food and make it all summery and yummy!