Maple Sweet Potato Puree

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F

2. 2

   Peel and cut the sweet potato into chunks.

3. 3

   Combine the sweet potato chunks, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 tsp pepper and place in shallow baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are soft.

5. 5

   Check the sweet potatoes after 15 minutes and stir if needed.

6. 6

   About 10 minutes before the sweet potatoes are done, thinly slice the onion.

7. 7

   Melt 2tbsp butter in a medium sauce pan.

8. 8

   Add 2 tbsp olive oil, the sliced onion, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Saute onions for about 2 minutes or until deep golden brown.

10. 10

    If pan becomes dry, add 1 tbsp water.

11. 11

    Remove the onions from the stove and set aside.

12. 12

    Put the sweet potato mixture in a food processor and pulse until just blended.

13. 13

    Add half the caramelized onions.

14. 14

    Pulse a few times until you have the desired consistency, adding 1 tbsp water at a time if needed for a smoother puree.

15. 15

    Fold in the remaining onions, reserving a few for the garnish.

16. 16

    Serve in a warm dish garnished with the remaining caramelized onions on top for garnish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.