Side Dishes & Veggies

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35-40 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

¼ c. coconut oil, melted, divided
3 c. butternut squash, cubed
2 medium firm apples, cubed
1 small red onion, chopped
1½ t. fresh sage, chopped
1½ t. fresh thyme leaves
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into ½-inch pieces*
½ c. pecans, roughly chopped
2 T. honey
½ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. ground cloves Continue reading

These rich and creamy mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for just about any holiday meal. However, they’re so quick and easy to make, you’ll want to enjoy them throughout the year.

What’s more, sweet potatoes are as nutritious as they are delicious. They contain fewer calories and are higher in fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C than their white counterparts.*

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Time-Saving Tip: The smaller the sweet potatoes are cut before boiling, the faster they will cook. Continue reading