Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Mash with Toasted Pecans

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Creamy mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with maple syrup and finished with a crunchy pecan topping for a vibrant side dish. This Southern-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Southern cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and dice 2 lbs sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Cook 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly, then return to pot.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1/4 cup coconut milk. Mash until smooth, adding more coconut milk if too thick.
  4. Step 4: Toast 1/4 cup pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden, stirring constantly. Mix with 1 tbsp brown sugar and sprinkle over mashed potatoes just before serving.

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