Baked Sweet Potato with Pecans

Ingredients:

• 1.3 kg sweet potato, cut into large cubes
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp (60 g) butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 230°C and position the rack on the middle shelf.
   
   While the oven is preheating, place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Bake until golden brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 40-45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it foams, add the maple syrup and cayenne pepper and sauté briefly, about 1 minute. Divide the sweet potatoes among plates, drizzle with the butter and maple syrup mixture, and sprinkle with pecans. Serve as a side dish. pork, cooked in South American style.