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Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Pecan Sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the maple pecan sauce:
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1" thick slices.
3. Melt the butter and add to potatoes.
4. Salt.
5. Toss to coat, and spread in pan in a single layer, not touching.
6. Roast for 40 minutes, turning.

Maple Pecan Sauce:

1. Bring the maple syrup to a boil in a small sauce pan.
2. Add the pecans.
3. Wait for the sauce to come back to a boil, cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes and serve.