Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sage & Pecans
Sweet potatoes are not actually potatoes, but rather a type of root vegetable known as Ipomoea batatas.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sage & Pecans
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick slices.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter and mix in the molasses, sage, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the sweet potatoes in a baking dish and pour the molasses mixture over them.
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Toss the sweet potatoes to coat them evenly.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and sprinkle the pecans over the sweet potatoes.
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Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the pecans are toasted.
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Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 16g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
