Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is another paleo dish that you can share and enjoy with your family and friends without worrying of having to take in many calories.

Sweet potatoes also made it to the list of the world’s healthiest food because of the nutritional benefits you can get from it. Sweet potatoes are natural anti-oxidants that detoxify the body and it is also said to help in blood sugar regulation. Not only will you enjoy the delightful taste of sweet potato you will also enjoy the benefits that you can get from it and sweet potato casserole is the best dish to start with. And here is how you do it.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the potatoes in a saucepan and over with cold water then bring to boil after that you reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10-12 minutes, until tender then drain. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and mash well with a potato masher. Add the coconut milk, coconut oil, orange juice, ginger, cinnamon, and salt and mix well then spread into a casserole dish. Combine the ingredients for the topping in a bowl until pecans are well coated. Spread them over the potatoes and bake for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Make this casserole one of your weekly go-to side dishes. Creamy sweet potatoes are mashed with coconut milk and rich spices, then baked with a crunchy pecan topping for a side dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

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Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine Paleo

Prep Time 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized Sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tbsp Orange juice
• 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• pinch Salt

Topping:

• 1 cup Pecans (raw)
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Put the potatoes in a saucepan and over with cold water. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10-12 minutes, until tender. Drain.
3. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and mash well with a potato masher. Add the coconut milk, coconut oil, orange juice, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well, and spread into a casserole dish. Combine the ingredients for the topping in a bowl until pecans are well coated. Spread them over the potatoes and bake for 15 minutes.