Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Butter (Unsalted)
• 1 cup Pecans (Roughly chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 lb Sweet Potatoes (Peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 3/4 lbs Golden Beets ((About 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges)
• 3/4 lbs Carrots ((About 3 large), peeled and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces )
• 5 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (Divided)
• 1 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt (Divided)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (Divided)
• 3/4 lbs Red Beets ((About 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch)
• 1 Red Onion (Medium-sized, cut into 8 wedgeswith root intact)
• 1 Thyme Sprigs (Plus leaves for garnish)