Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1/2 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 111
  • Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 8 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 211 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 18 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


Maple-Glazed Carrots

Carrots are my favorite vegetable, so I'm always searching for different ways to prepare them. This festive dish... View this recipe »


 

Sweet Potatoes or Yams?

What is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? I make a sweet potato pie with yams. I don't think I have... Read more »


Making Soft Bread Crumbs

Tear several slices of fresh white, French or whole wheat bread into 1-in. pieces. Place in a food processor or... Read more »

Sweet Potato Carrot Crisp

Country Woman Christmas
Try a FREE ISSUE of Taste of Home!

Sweet potatoes take a different twist in this whipped side dish that pairs them with carrots. It's subtly sweet and has just a hint of garlic, while the nut and crumb topping adds a fun crunch to any holiday meal.

SERVINGS: 12-16

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • TOPPING:
  • 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes and carrots until tender; drain. Cool slightly; place in a blender or food processor. Add orange juice, honey, butter, garlic, salt and cinnamon; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Post a Comment

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer

FREE Light Dessert Newsletter

Get deceptively delicious light dessert recipes emailed to you weekly.