Slow Cooker Yams with Coconut and Pecans
Transform your holiday table or everyday dinner with these luscious Slow Cooker Yams with Coconut and Pecans. This easy, hands-off recipe combines tender, naturally sweet yams with creamy coconut milk, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of brown sugar for the perfect balance of flavors. Topped with crunchy pecans and shredded coconut, this dish offers a delightful texture contrast, while a drizzle of optional maple syrup adds an indulgent touch. With only 15 minutes of prep and the convenience of slow cooking, this crowd-pleasing side dish is not only simple but also packed with cozy, tropical-inspired flavors sure to impress. Perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or a comforting dessert alternative, this recipe is a must-try for sweet potato lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized yams (sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Peel the yams and cut them into 1-inch thick rounds or cubes.
Spray the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the yam pieces in the slow cooker, spreading them evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the yams, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans and shredded coconut over the top of the yams.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or until the yams are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Stir gently to mix the pecans and shredded coconut into the yams before serving, or leave them as a topping for presentation.
Drizzle with maple syrup (optional) for added sweetness just before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a comforting dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 992 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2508 mg | 53% | |
*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.
