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Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes

These Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes are a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table. Salty and sweet, with the crunch from the pecans - your family and friends will love this!

TIP:

Don't forget to add water or stock to create steam and cook your food.

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Item No. REC4670
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Nuts
  • Contains Dairy
Total Time
42m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water, for steaming
  • 2.5 pound sweet potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

TOPPING

  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Kosher salt, as desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper(optional)

Utensils needed

  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

Step 1
Pour the 1/2 cup water into the pot.

Step 2
Toss the sweet potatoes with oil in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Place the potatoes in the Cook & Crisp Basket and place the basket in the pot. Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP.

Step 3
Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 450°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PRE will display for approx. 7 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).

Step 4
After 15 minutes, open the lid, toss the sweet potatoes, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Close the lid to continue cooking.

Step 5
Place all topping ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until fully combined.

Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove basket from pot. Transfer sweet potatoes to the bowl with the topping mixture and gently mix until potatoes are evenly coated. Serve warm.

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