Recipe // Balsamic-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

For the potatoes:
→ 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
→ 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
→ 2 tsp black pepper
→ 1 tbsp salt
→ 1 ½ tbsp olive oil

For the glaze:
→ 2 tbsp maple syrup
→ 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
→ 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
→ 1 tsp cinnamon
→ 1 tsp salt
→ 1/2 tsp black pepper

Toppings:
→ Pecans, chopped
→ Red pepper flakes
→ Celtic salt

Directions:

→ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
→ Place a cast-iron skillet over low heat to warm up.
→ In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
→ Lightly coat the heated skillet with olive oil. Sear the sweet potato slices in batches for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
→ While the sweet potatoes sear, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
→ Transfer the seared sweet potato slices to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the glaze generously over one side of each slice.
→ Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the slices, brush the other side with the glaze, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until caramelized and tender.
→ Plate the sweet potatoes and garnish with chopped pecans, red pepper flakes, flaky salt, and any leftover glaze. Enjoy!