Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Bacon

Ingredients

5–6 cups peeled sweet potatoes (about 2 large), cut into ½ -inch cubes

¾ cup thinly sliced red onion (about ½ medium)

2 tsp. avocado oil or olive oil

2 tsp. maple syrup

3 slices thick-cut bacon, uncooked, sliced, or chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Place sweet potatoes and onion in a 9×13-inch baking dish or a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Toss with oil and maple syrup.

Sprinkle uncooked bacon over the potatoes.

Bake for 20 minutes. Stir and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.