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Roasted Yams Recipe

A very simple recipe for roasted yams with maple and pecans that is easy to make and takes 5 minutes of hands on time before going into the oven to bake.

4.8 from 132 votes
35 mins
Total Time
4
servings
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Roasted Yams

How to Make the Best Roasted Yams

These maple roasted yams with pecans are the perfect side dish for any fall or winter gathering. The natural sweetness of the yams pairs beautifully with the rich maple syrup and crunchy toasted pecans, creating a dish that’s both comforting and elegant.

What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity—just five minutes of hands-on prep work and the oven does the rest. The high heat caramelizes the edges of the yams while keeping the centers tender and creamy. Adding the maple-coated pecans during the last ten minutes of baking ensures they get perfectly toasted without burning.

Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these roasted yams are sure to become a family favorite. They’re naturally vegan and can easily fit into a variety of dietary preferences while still delivering incredible flavor.

Roasted Yams

Roasted Yams

A very simple recipe for roasted yams with maple and pecans that is easy to make and takes 5 minutes of hands on time before going into the oven to bake.

4.8 from 132 votes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Keywordroasted yams, baked yams, healthy candied yams, vegan candied yams, vegan baked yams
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings4 servings
Calories329kcal
AuthorAlex Raeburn
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Ingredients

Roasted Yams

Instructions

Roasted Yams

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Slice yams into ¼-inch thin rounds.
  3. Toss with olive oil just enough that all sides are coated. Season with salt and pepper, toss again.
  4. Lay them out on a parchment lined sheet pan, mostly in one layer. A little overlap is fine, but do not crowd too much.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Mix the pecans with the maple syrup with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside.
  7. After 20 minutes, scatter with pecans/maple mix, gently mix all and then return to the oven for 10 more minutes, or until edges begin to caramelize and yams are tender.
  8. Place on a platter or baking dish, cover loosely with foil and keep warm until serving.

Notes

  • For extra caramelization, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe works equally well with sweet potatoes if yams are unavailable.
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