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Pecan Sweet Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 8
This recipe was featured in our October/November 2009 newsletter. It was adapted from the recipe in Healthy Holidays by Marilu Henner.
Ingredients:
8 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup soy margarine (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup maple sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush.
3. Pierce the potatoes on all sides with a fork.
4. Place the potatoes on the oven rack.
5. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
6. When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
7. Cut potatoes into half-inch slices.
8. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the margarine, maple sugar, 1/4 cup water, and salt for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
9. Add the potatoes and pecans and stir gently until the potatoes are coated with the sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com