Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 medium carrots, 8 ounces, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, 8 ounces, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 cup chopped pecans

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
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Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water by 2-inches.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add the carrots.
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Cook until both the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Drain well.
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Transfer the potatoes and carrots to a large bowl and add the sugar, butter, ginger, zest, and cinnamon.
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Mash until well combined and slightly chunky.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir in the egg whites and transfer to the baking dish.
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Sprinkle with the nuts and bake until well puffed and hot through, about 30 minutes.
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Nutritional analysis per serving
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Calories 197; Total Fat 6g (Sat Fat 2g, Mono Fat 2.5g, Poly Fat 1g) ; Protein 3g; Carb 33g; Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 8mg; Sodium 218mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, 3 medium carrots, 8 ounces, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

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