PECAN-COCONUT SWEET POTATOES

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It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place sweet potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Drizzle with butter. , Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender. Turn off slow cooker. Sprinkle marshmallows over potatoes; let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Alamin Ex
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These sweet potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor and the crunchy pecans.


shahinur islam
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these sweet potatoes. The coconut flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the pecans.


Afnan Mirza
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious snack. I often make a batch of these sweet potatoes and keep them in the fridge for a quick and easy snack.


Mohammed Rafiq
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different spices or nuts to change up the flavor.


Raul Zayn
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These sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and sure to please everyone at the table.


Purnima Gurung
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite. It's so easy to make and the sweet potatoes always turn out perfect.


Selene Yue
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I made these sweet potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Laura Galateanu
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These sweet potatoes are perfect for a fall dinner. They're warm, comforting, and delicious.


Shon Sewell
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I love the way the coconut and pecans caramelize in the oven. It gives the sweet potatoes a really nice crispy crust.


Farhan Hussain
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut and pecans add a really nice flavor.


fxckyhu10x
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Sion Davies
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate their sweet potatoes.


Tshepo Makgamatha
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These sweet potatoes are amazing! I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Ed Coistek
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I've tried many different sweet potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The coconut and pecans add a unique and delicious flavor.


Ronald Rudman
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet potatoes. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Prince Arifasklover
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted and the coconut and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Rajpoot Ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sweet potatoes always turn out perfect.


harmine
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These sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The coconut and pecans added a delicious flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.