Savory sweet potato side dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sweet Potato Base

01 - 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter, plus extra for drizzling
03 - 1¼ cups milk
04 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - ¾ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
07 - ¼ cup fresh sage leaves

→ Savory Pecan Crumble

08 - ⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
09 - ½ cup pecans, plus extra for garnishing
10 - ½ cup walnuts, plus extra for garnishing
11 - 1 fresh garlic clove
12 - 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
14 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
15 - ½ teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary
16 - 1½ teaspoons sea salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork, then place them on the baking sheet. Roast until they're completely tender when pierced with a knife, about 60 minutes.
02 - While the potatoes are roasting, combine the oats, pecans, walnuts, garlic, maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse just until the mixture comes together but still has texture - don't over-process! Set aside until needed.
03 - Lightly brush an 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
04 - When the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool just enough to handle. Split them open and scoop the orange flesh into your food processor. Add the olive oil, milk, ginger, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, adding a splash more milk if needed for a silky consistency.
05 - Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the surface, then scatter additional nuts and fresh sage leaves on top. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and fragrant.

# Notes:

01 - This rustic sweet potato casserole features a savory nut crumble instead of the traditional marshmallow topping, making it a healthier twist on the classic Thanksgiving side.
02 - The combination of pecans, walnuts, herbs and just a touch of maple syrup creates a deliciously crunchy contrast to the creamy sweet potatoes.
03 - This dish can be prepared ahead of time - just assemble everything except the crumble topping, refrigerate, then add the topping just before baking.

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