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    Pecan and Sweet Potato Side Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It’s getting to be that time of late winter/early spring when the sun seems like it’s disappeared for good: it’s cold, it’s always been cold, and it’s always going to be cold.

    But no matter how miserable it is outside, you can always warm up with a big bowl of caramelized sweet potatoes hot out of the oven, tossed with crunchy pecans and chili powder, and drizzled with honey if you like it a little sweeter.

    Pecan and Sweet Potato Side

    This recipe is an easy savory side to go with just about any winter meal you can think of: try a roast, some skillet chicken, or even just a quick omelet for protein if you’re not up to much cooking.

    Any leftovers would also be tasty in an omelet or a baked egg dish for a little change of pace, but they’re also good just eaten straight.

    With plenty of healthy carbs and Paleo fats, it’s a nutrient-dense mood-booster and a delicious alternative for vegetarian friends if they don’t want to eat a meat-based main dish but still don’t want to starve.

    Try it out on kids, too: it’s a great recipe for convincing little skeptics that this whole Paleo gig can be pretty tasty after all.

    Pecan and Sweet Potato Side Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 45 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbsp. ghee, cut into small pieces
    • ¼ cup raw honey (optional)
    • ½ cup pecans, cut into pieces
    • ½ to 1 tsp. chili powder
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Pecan and Sweet Potato Side Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    2. In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and season to taste.
    3. Place on a baking sheet, then cooks in the oven for 25 minutes.
    4. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the ghee, chili powder, and pecans all over the sweet potatoes.
    5. If using, drizzle the honey all over the sweet potatoes and give everything a good stir.
    6. Place in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.

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    Pecan and Sweet Potato Side Recipe

    Pecan and Sweet Potato Side Recipe

    Winter got you down? Try a big bowl of roasted sweet potatoes with pecans and just a dash of spice.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 574 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large sweet potatoes cut into cubes
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbsp. ghee cut into small pieces
    • ¼ cup raw honey optional
    • ½ cup pecans cut into pieces
    • ½ to 1 tsp. chili powder
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    • In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and season to taste.
      2 large sweet potatoes, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Place on a baking sheet, then cooks in the oven for 25 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the ghee, chili powder, and pecans all over the sweet potatoes.
      3 tbsp. ghee, ½ to 1 tsp. chili powder, ½ cup pecans
    • If using, drizzle the honey all over the sweet potatoes and give everything a good stir.
      ¼ cup raw honey
    • Place in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 16214IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword pecan, sweet potato
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    Filed Under: Paleo Recipes, Paleo Sides, Veggies and Appetizers Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, diet: egg-free, diet: shellfish-free, diet: vegetarian, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes

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