MOLASSES GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH SAGE & PECANS

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Roasted sweet potato cubes are quickly sauteed with molasses, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and served with browned sage and chopped pecans.

Provided by Crisco

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Crisco®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Canola Oil, divided
15 fresh sage leaves
⅓ cup molasses
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt to taste
⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Coat sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil. Place on prepared baking sheets. Bake 28 to 32 minutes until fork tender.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sage leaves. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add sweet potatoes to skillet. Cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add molasses, cinnamon and red pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until molasses thickens. Season with salt. Place in serving dish. Top with crumbled sage leaves and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 173.3 mg, Sugar 23 g

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