Description
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping is a delightful dish that combines creamy whipped sweet potatoes with a crunchy, maple-glazed pecan topping. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole not only dazzles with its vibrant orange hue but also delivers a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors. Your family and friends will be clamoring for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with a drizzle of maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture into the greased baking dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg