Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
• 1/4 cup soy margarine (1/2 stick)
• 1/3 cup maple sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush.

3. 3

   Pierce the potatoes on all sides with a fork.

4. 4

   Place the potatoes on the oven rack.

5. 5

   Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

6. 6

   When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.

7. 7

   Cut potatoes into half-inch slices.

8. 8

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the margarine, maple sugar, 1/4 cup water, and salt for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.

9. 9

   Add the potatoes and pecans and stir gently until the potatoes are coated with the sauce.