Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Name: Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (2/3 cup each)
Ingredients: 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 stick margarine, 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

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each)

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

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 stick margarine, 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

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted margarine. 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

2/3 cup: 269 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

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

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