Warm Winter Sides: Sweet Potato Crowns

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ teaspoon salt

2 large unpeeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1½-inch slices with ends discarded

¼ cup light brown sugar

¼ cup chopped pecans

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon light margarine, softened

 
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine oil and salt; mix well. Add sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated, then place on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until fork-tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle on each potato round and return to oven; cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until sugar is melted. Serve immediately.