Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans Recipe

Name: Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (about 2); 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; 1/3 cup (75 ml) pecan halves, chopped; 1/4 cup (50 ml) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; Pinch of ground nutmeg; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Flat beater; Preheat oven to 350F (180C); 2 baking sheets, one lined with parchment paper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs (750 g) orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (about 2)
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1/3 cup (75 ml) pecan halves, chopped
1/4 cup (50 ml) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Flat beater
Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2 baking sheets, one lined with parchment paper

1
Scrub sweet potatoes; dry and coat with vegetable oil.
2
Pierce in several places with a fork and lay on lined baking sheet.
3
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
4
Let cool slightly, then peel, discarding skins.
5
Meanwhile, spread pecans on unlined baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes, giving pan a toss halfway through, until toasted.
6
Let cool.
7
Place sweet potatoes, butter, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg and cayenne in the mixer bowl.
8
Attach the flat beater and mixer bowl to the mixer.
9
Set to stir and mix for 30 seconds.
10
Increase to speed 4 and beat for 1 minute, until smooth.
11
Transfer to a heated serving dish and top with pecans.
12
Serve hot.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (about 2), 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil, 1/3 cup (75 ml) pecan halves, chopped, 1/4 cup (50 ml) unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans 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.

Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans

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