Maple Sweet Potato Puree with Caramelized Onions

Name: Maple Sweet Potato Puree with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 2 Tbsps butter; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 59 milliliters grade B maple syrup, plus 2 tablespoons; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, divided in 1/2; 4 larges sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into rough chunks; 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced; 8 servings Hot water

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Maple Sweet Potato Puree with Caramelized Onions a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 182 calories, 1g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have water, butter, vidalia, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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Oven

Place sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup of the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Toss to evenly coat and place on sheet tray. Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft. Be sure to check on them after 15 minutes and stir, if needed.

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Sweet Potato

Maple Syrup

Olive Oil

Pepper

Salt

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Mixing Bowl

Oven

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Butter

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Sauce Pan

Add the sliced onion, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Maple Syrup

Onion

Saute until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and set aside.

Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the pan becomes dry.

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Water

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Frying Pan

Transfer sweet potato mixture to a food processor, (may need to be done in batches) and add about a tablespoon of hot water. Pulse until just blended and then add half the caramelized onions. Pulse just a few times until desired consistency, adding more hot water for a smoother puree. Fold in remaining caramelized onions, reserving some for garnish.

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Caramelized Onions

Sweet Potato

Water

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Food Processor