Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
This savory sweet potato casserole is a creamy dairy-free twist on the classic holiday side dish. Instead of sugary toppings and fillings, thinly sliced sweet potatoes are layered with a rich coconut milk sauce, garlic, and onions.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced using a mandolin (tip: choose potatoes that are very similar in size/shape)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, canned, organic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp gluten-free flour
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to your taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 Tbsp sliced chives as garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven 350 degrees f.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet, over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until it softens, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and saute another minute or two.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together coconut milk, paprika, and gluten-free flour.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the onions in the pan, then whisk to combine.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the coconut sauce in the bottom of an 8 x 8 oven dish, then layer the sweet potato slices on as shown.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes in your preheated oven.
- Then, uncover the dish, bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender and golden-crispy-browned on top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped chives, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 109mg, Potassium: 786mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 25938IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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