COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES

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These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Place sweet potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecan mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Maqbool Hassab
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This recipe was a complete fail.


Md Shirazul islam
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The sweet potatoes were not cooked all the way through.


Thilina Panduka
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The coconut pecan topping was a bit dry.


Sardar Usman
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Muawiya Abid
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The best sweet potato dish I've ever had.


Led Pixel
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I'll be making this again and again!


BTS Hanif
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A new favorite!


Emily Castro
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Delicious!


Lida Lovr
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These sweet potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


M sohail Sajan
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were amazing! The coconut pecan topping really made them.


Hayatkhan Hayatkhan
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The coconut pecan topping was the perfect touch.


Teresa Mikelson
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Md Asgor
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The sweet potatoes are always tender and flavorful, and the coconut pecan topping is addictive.


Niloy Yt
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I made this dish for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the coconut pecan topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Brian Obino
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These coconut pecan sweet potatoes were a hit! The combination of sweet potatoes, coconut, and pecans was divine. The coconut added a subtle sweetness and the pecans gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.