Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Vegetarian Network Austin's Note:

This recipe was featured in our October/November 2009 newsletter. It was adapted from the recipe in Healthy Holidays by Marilu Henner.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 8 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
• ¼ cup soy margarine (1/2 stick)
• 1⁄3; cup maple sugar
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3; cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush.
3. Pierce the potatoes on all sides with a fork.
4. Place the potatoes on the oven rack.
5. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
6. When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
7. Cut potatoes into half-inch slices.
8. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the margarine, maple sugar, 1/4 cup water, and salt for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
9. Add the potatoes and pecans and stir gently until the potatoes are coated with the sauce.