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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

This easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole uses caramelized pecans to create a crunchy topping over mashed, savory sweet potatoes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 230.15kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 medium sweet potatoes , washed
  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and chopped
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 cup plant-based milk , plain (not vanilla)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Pecan Topping

  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add chopped sweet potatoes. We do not peel the sweet potatoes. Boil until potato chunks are tender, about 15 minutes. Pour potatoes into a colander to drain. Place chopped garlic on top of the hot potatoes to soften garlic. 
  • Pour potatoes/garlic into a large bowl and mash by hand (using a mashing utensil) or use a hand held mixer. Add the olive oil and plant-based milk and mash until a preferred consistency is achieved. Stir in the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Transfer the mashed sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Set aside.

For the Topping

  • In a bowl stir together the topping ingredients, except for the pecans. Stir until combined. Then add chopped pecans and stir until combined.
  • Sprinkle topping ingredients over mashed sweet potatoes in the casserole dish.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 230.15kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.91g | Protein: 2.84g | Fat: 14.75g | Saturated Fat: 2.13g | Sodium: 179.7mg | Potassium: 329.92mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 7.89g | Vitamin A: 10943.05IU | Vitamin C: 3.46mg | Calcium: 63.76mg | Iron: 0.89mg