Coconut Sweet Potatoes

Add a fun twist to a holiday staple with this sweet potato recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup tasted pecans, for garnish
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut, for garnish

Directions

1. Add potatoes to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Thoroughly mash with a masher, ricer or electric mixer. Add coconut milk, sugar or syrup, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and pepper and mash again. Spoon into serving dish and garnish with pecans and toasted coconut.Note: To make ahead, spoon into a serving dish, omit garnish, cover and refrigerate. To reheat, cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until thoroughly heated. Remove foil, top with garnishes and serve.
   

    

Serves: 6