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Harvest Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Harvest Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 apple, peeled and chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; ¼ cup finely chopped onion; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar; ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp olive oil; ¾ cup pecans, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted; ½ tsp cinnamon; Pinch of salt

Category:

Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

6 people

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

A cozy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for holidays or potlucks, this sweet potato casserole features a hearty vegetable base and a crunchy pecan topping—entirely free from gluten, soy, and dairy.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Base

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp olive oil

For the Pecan Topping

¾ cup pecans, roughly chopped
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Prepration for:Harvest Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Step 1/6

Preheat & Prep Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the sweet potato cubes in a large pot for about 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash lightly.

Step 2/6

Sauté Veggies

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, and carrot until softened (5–7 minutes). Add apples last and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 3/6

Mix Base Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with sautéed veggies and apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, maple syrup, and coconut milk. Mix well.

Step 4/6

Transfer to Baking Dish

Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled 9×9 baking dish or casserole pan and smooth the top.

Step 5/6

Prepare the Topping

In a bowl, mix chopped pecans with maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 6/6

Add Topping & Bake

Evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the casserole base. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the casserole is set.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Optional Variations:

– Add 2 tbsp dried cranberries to the base for a tangy-sweet twist.

– Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash if preferred.

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