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    Vegan Sweet Potatoes and Pears Recipe

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Apr 20, 2012 12:37 PM EDT


    Sweet PotatoesAhhh... spring.

    The veggies are fresh, the fruits are ripe and day-drinking in the backyard becomes acceptable again. Try this dish the next time you hit the farmer's market. Bring home a cute guy while you're at it.

    What You Need

    Smashed Potatoes

    2 tablespoons olive oil
    3 large sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
    1/3 cup almond milk
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    2 tablespoon chia seeds

    Topping

    2 Bartlett pears, thinly sliced
    1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
    1 teaspoon olive oil

    Related: Heavenly Roasted Pears

    How to Make It

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix smashed potato ingredients until smooth; transfer to a large baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine pear topping ingredients; gently toss to coat. Pour on top of
    sweet potato mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; serve chilled atop grilled vegetables or a salad.

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