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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8
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Vegan or not, this sweet potato casserole will have everyone sneaking back in line for seconds. We think it has something to do with the melted marshmallow topping, maple syrup or cinnamon, but who’s to say for sure?
by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Aug 13, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb orange flesh sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup vegan vegetable oil spread
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups vegan miniature marshmallows

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Add sweet potatoes to 4-quart saucepan; cover with water. Heat to boiling over high heat; cover and reduce heat. Simmer 10 to 14 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain; transfer to medium bowl. Mash potatoes with potato masher. Add vegetable oil spread, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Stir to completely blend. Spoon into baking dish.
  • 3
    Bake 15 minutes; top with marshmallows. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until marshmallows are browned and casserole is bubbling around edges.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Orange flesh sweet potatoes are sometimes labeled yams in the produce section.
  • tip 2
    Dandies™ brand vegan marshmallows are a great choice for this recipe and can be found in the baking section of the grocery store.
  • tip 3
    Cooking Vegan? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegan. If unsure about any ingredient or product, check with the manufacturer.

Nutrition Information

190 Calories, 3 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 38g Total Carbohydrate, 16g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
3 1/2g
6%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
410mg
17%
Potassium
400mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
16g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
330%
330%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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