Entrees

Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

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This not-quite traditional side dish is a natural accompaniment for  roast turkey, pork or chicken, or savory meat alternatives like braised tempeh. It also holds up well on a buffet table and is easy to bring along to a holiday potluck.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Yield

6 Servings

Ingredients

3 potato, sweet (3 pounds)
1 1⁄2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 can coconut milk (15 ounce)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup almonds (coarsely chopped)
2 tablespoons coconut, shredded
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the whole sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and bake until tender, about 30 minutes, then let cool. Strip off the skins and thickly slice the sweet potatoes, placing them in a 9x13 pan, sprinkle the cranberries over the sweet potatoes. In a medium bowl, stir the coconut milk, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt, then pour over the sweet potatoes. 

In a medium bowl, stir the almonds, coconut and coconut oil, then sprinkle over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. Serve warm.

Notes

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