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Bake with Maple-Cranberry Walnut Drizzle Recipe

Bake with Maple-Cranberry Walnut Drizzle Recipe
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This Layered Sweet Potato & Carrot Bake with Maple-Cranberry Walnut Drizzle is a delightful vegetarian side dish or centerpiece combining tender baked sweet potatoes and carrots with a sweet and tangy drizzle of maple syrup, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this comforting dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that bring warmth to any meal.

Ingredients

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For the Bake

  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cups carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Maple-Cranberry Walnut Drizzle

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for layering the vegetables.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and thinly sliced sweet potatoes and carrots with olive oil, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
  3. Layer the Vegetables: Arrange the sweet potato and carrot slices alternately in the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently to create even, compact layers for baking.
  4. Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Caramelize Top: Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top layer to lightly caramelize, adding depth of flavor and a lovely texture.
  6. Prepare Drizzle: While the bake is cooking, combine the maple syrup, finely chopped dried cranberries, toasted and chopped walnuts, lemon juice, and optional vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix well to create a flavorful drizzle.
  7. Serve: Once the bake is done, remove it from the oven and generously drizzle the maple-cranberry walnut mixture over the top. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or a vegetarian centerpiece.

Notes

  • You can substitute olive oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
  • Use fresh cranberries if available, finely chopped and slightly sweetened, for a tangier drizzle.
  • Toast walnuts gently in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor before adding them to the drizzle.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts and add extra dried cranberries or pumpkin seeds.
  • Prepare the dish a few hours ahead and reheat before serving; the flavors meld beautifully.
  • This dish is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan by using olive oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: sweet potato bake, layered vegetable bake, carrot bake, maple drizzle, cranberry walnut sauce, vegetarian side dish, sweet and savory bake

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