"Maple spice-roasted sweet potatoes with pecan praline is the savory-sweet side dish your holiday (or weeknight dinner) spread needs...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup pecans, roughly chopped ((sub walnuts))
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1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, divided
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3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
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1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
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2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise into ½” rounds
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2 medium shallots, peeled and quartered
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2 Tbsp. olive oil
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2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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Orange or lime zest for garnish (optional)