LACI'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

LACI'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE SWEET POTATO MASH:
4.5-5 pounds sweet potatoes (approx. 4-5 large)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter
1 1/2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
2 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, or to taste
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fine grain salt, or to taste
FOR THE CRUNCHY NUT CRUMBLE:
1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free)
1 1/3 cups pecan halves, chopped
1/3 cup almond meal or almond flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
2 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons raw honey

Steps:

Peel and roughly chop sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place into a large pot and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to med-high, and gently boil for 10-20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a 2.5 quart (10 cup) casserole dish and set aside. Prepare the crumble topping: Pulse the oats in a food processor until coarsely chopped. In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, oats, almond meal/flour, cinnamon, and salt. Pour on melted coconut oil, melted butter, honey and maple syrup. Stir until combined. Once cooked and drained, place sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Mash potatoes with the butter and coconut oil until smooth. Now, stir in the maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Adjust to taste if desired. Spoon into casserole dish and smooth out. Sprinkle the crumble topping all over the sweet potato mixture, evenly. Bake, uncovered, at 375F for 16 to 23 minutes, until the dish is hot throughout. Plate and serve immediately with a pat of vegan butter or coconut oil. Read more: http://ohsheglows.com/2014/11/04/saweet-potato-casserole-with-a-crunchy-nut-crumble-vegan-gf/#ixzz3KE9P7eef