Coconut Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Transform your classic sweet potato casserole into a tropical-inspired dish with these Coconut Pecan Sweet Potatoes! This recipe combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with the richness of unsweetened coconut milk, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar for perfectly balanced sweetness. A golden topping of toasted shredded coconut and crunchy pecans adds texture and nutty flavor to every bite. Ready in just under an hour, this vibrant side dish is perfect for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or any time you want to impress. Serve it warm for a crowd-pleasing, gluten-free side that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes into a large pot of boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the coconut milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the sweet potatoes.
Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the shredded coconut and chopped pecans until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle the toasted coconut and pecans evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is slightly browned.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.0 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1651 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.5 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 779 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
