Peel and chop the sweet potato, place in a roasting tray, then toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and a pinch each of the cinnamon, cumin and paprika. Spread out in an even layer, then roast in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Peel and roughly chop the onion. Pick the coriander leaves, then finely chop sweet potato chili stalks.
Roughly chop the chilli, then deseed and chop the peppers. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan, then add the onion, coriander stalks, chilli and peppers along with the remaining spices. Cook over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the cannellini beans with their liquid, and the tinned tomatoes. Stir, adding a splash of water to loosen, if needed. Stir in the sweet potatoes along with most of the coriander leaves. Season to taste and top with the rest of the coriander leaves.
Serve over cooked rice with some guacamole on the side, if you like. This post may contain affiliate links. This easy Sweet Potato Casserole topped with pecans and marshmallows is a traditional side at our family Thanksgiving table. This comforting dish unites tenderly mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar and butter with a hint of cinnamon. It is all crowned with pillowy soft marshmallows and toasty pecans to create a sweet and savory masterpiece you will fall in love with! Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows and toasty pecans throughout is a traditional side at our family Thanksgiving table. This Sweet Potato Casserole is fairly simple and traditional leaving the flavors of the sweet potatoes and pecans to really shine through.
This almost dessert-like side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas but simple enough to serve for Sunday supper too! Cooked sweet potatoes are also a good source of fibre. This easy Sweet Potato Casserole features buttery sweet potatoes, pecans and marshmallows. This is the perfect side dish for turkey dinner!
Preparing the Potatoes I prefer to peel and cube my sweet potatoes before boiling to cut down on cooking time. Using a potato masher to mash sweet potatoes by hand allows you to leave a little bit of texture. If you prefer them completely silky smooth, you can certainly use a hand mixer to make them fluffy. We always make a simple sweet potato casserole with marshmallow and pecans but you can also add a delicious crumble topping, or a splash of bourbon for a yummy Bourbon Sweet Potato casserole!
Simple and traditional, this easy Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect turkey dinner side dish. Buttery sweet potatoes are topped with toasty pecans and marshmallows and baked until golden. Easy to Make Ahead This easy sweet potato casserole can be prepared well ahead of time and refrigerated overnight to make meal prep a breeze. If you do refrigerate it before baking, I would suggest removing it from the fridge at least 30 minutes before baking.
I heat it for about 20 minutes and then add the topping and cook an additional 15-20 minutes as cold sweet potatoes take much longer to heat through. This recipe makes quite a large casserole so if you are only serving your family you may choose to cut the recipe in half. Or better yet, make the recipe as is and enjoy leftovers the next day! Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans throughout is topped with pecans and marshmallows is a traditional side at our family Thanksgiving table. The addition of pecans and marshmallows really add a crunchy, crisp topping that pairs so nicely with those soft, buttery mashed sweet potatoes. Once you try it, you’ll see why this sweet potato casserole makes an appearance next to Cranberry Millionaire Salad and Bacon Green Bean Bundles at every special occasion.