Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Blue Cheese
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Enjoy the unexpected with the exceptional flavors of roasted sweet potatoes, blue cheese, and pecans. A scrumptious side dish recipe for any occasion.


Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Blue Cheese

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Servings: Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Related Categories: Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian Sweet Potato
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  large
    sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise in thin wedges (1-1/2 lb.)
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  • 1  small
    sweet onion, cut in 1-inch pieces (1/3 cup)
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  • 4  Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    butter
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  • 1/3  cup
    pecan pieces
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    packed light brown sugar
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  • 4  tsp.
    cider vinegar
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  • 1-1/2  tsp.
    honey
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced (1/2 tsp.)
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    crumbled blue cheese or finely shredded white cheddar cheese
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan combine sweet potatoes and onion pieces. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss gently to combine. Spread mixture in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once.
2.
Meanwhile, in small skillet melt butter over medium heat. Stir in pecan pieces, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until pecans are coated in the brown sugar mixture. Remove from heat; spread on foil and let stand to cool completely.
3.
For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, honey, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until combined. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the blue cheese.
4.
To serve, transfer potatoes and onions to serving plate. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining blue cheese. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 241, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 487 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 5%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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