Best Bonnies Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Pears Recipes

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS

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This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.

Provided by Chardonnay Queen

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pears, peeled and sliced
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Place the pears, wine, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove pears from wine and reserve.
Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to potatoes to steam dry for a minute or two.
Stir the reserved pears, evaporated milk, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

SWEET POTATO AND PEAR CASSEROLE

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The original recipe called for 1/4 cup of butter, 3 T brown sugar, and 2 T honey. I thought that would be way too sweet and cut it down. I also used pears in their own juice instead of heavy syrup.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 (16 ounce) can pear halves, juice reserved

Steps:

In a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish, combine the potatoes, 2 T butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
In a small saucepan, blend the honey, 1 T butter, orange peel, and 3 T of reserved pear juice; bring to a boil.
Arrange the pear halves over the potato mixture, then pour the honey mixture over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees 30-35 minutes.

BONNIE'S ROASTED PEARS AND RED ONIONS

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We had this dish of Roasted Pears and Red Onions for our evening meal, and we both really liked this humble recipe. Salt, pepper and oil is all that is needed for seasoning, and roasting brings a whole new level of flavor to the onions and the pears. We couldn't stop eating it! Next time, I can't wait to try adding some sweet...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 firm, ripe pears
2 red onions cut into 6 wedges each
2 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt and coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Bake 40 minutes.
2. Core and quarter the pears.
3. Peel two red onions
4. Cut them into 6 wedges each.
5. Place sliced pears and onions on a greased rimmed baking pan in a single layer.
6. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
7. Roast until golden brown. Turn halfway through the cooking time.
8. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS

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This is a unique side dish. I got the idea from another similar recipe by Martha Stewart. I adapted it to my taste and found something everyone who tries it raves over.

Provided by Chef FancyNancy

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 medium sized sweet potatoes
2 medium sized pears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tony chacheres creole seasoning
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash, dry and cut the sweet potatoes and pears into bite sized chunks. Toss with olive oil. Add seasoning, cinnamon and toss again. Pour onto jelly roll pan lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown and done in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 13.6, Protein 2.4

BONNIE'S ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS

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We had this side dish of sweet potatoes and pears with peppered pork chops for dinner last night, and it was delicious. Just another way to make use of the abundance of pears in my backyard. The spices smell wonderful while it is roasting!

Provided by BonniE !

Categories Potatoes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes
2 pears
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
coarse salt

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Scrub but don't peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Slice each quarter into pieces about two inches long. Put the slices in a Ziploc bag with the seasonings. Add the sweet potatoes and the oil. "Knead" the bag until the oil and seasonings coat the potatoes, then place them on a greased baking pan with a rim. Roast the potatoes at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
2. About ten minutes before the end of the baking time, core the pears and quarter them and slice them in half. Drizzle pears with 1 tablespoon oil, and add them to the potatoes and toss. Cook 10 minutes more and serve.
3. Here is what it looks like roasted.
4. Serve and Enjoy!