Easy Thanksgiving recipes: Sweet Potato Casserole

November 23, 12:45 PMEarly Childhood Parenting ExaminerAngele Sionna

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What would Thanksgiving dinner be without a side dish of sweet potatoes? It's perfect for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. And is a kid favorite!

This recipe is for a "casserole of sweet potatoes baked in a syrup of maple-sweetened apple juice and topped with pecans." It comes from Nikki & David Goldbeck's best-selling American Wholefoods Cuisine. You can find ideas for a complete vegetarian Thanksgiving meal on their website HERE.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick (about 8 cups)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¼ cup apple juice or cider
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ to ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mixed sliced potatoes with maple syrup, juice and salt in a shallow 2-quart casserole.
3. Dot top with butter, cover and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
4. Uncover, sprinkle with nuts and bake 15 minutes longer.