Sweet Potato & Mandarin Orange-Caramelized Onion Casserole

by Krista Lawhon
(Riverside, Ca)

Sweet Potato & Mandarin Orange-Caramelized Onion Casserole
Ingredients:

* One Large or two Medium sized Orange Sweet Potato (s), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch disks
* One large yellow onion, halved and sliced
* 4 Tbsp vegan butter
* 2 Tbsp olive oil
* 6 oz mandarin oranges, mashed into pulpy juice
* 1/4 cup agave nectar
* 2 Tbsp brown sugar
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

* Place sweet potatoes in a large pot with cold water to cover, bring to a boil and coo until soft but not falling apart, about 25 minutes. Drain, and mash.

* Meanwhile, cook onion, vegan butter, olive oil, mandarin oranges and agave nectar in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often until onion if soft and slightly golden, about 30 minutes.

* Fold onion and liquid into the sweet potatoes. dsc00510
* Transfer into a grease casserole dish, smooth and sprinkle the top with brown sugar and walnuts. (It can be prepared to this point up to 2 days in advanced. Bring back to room temperature before heating..)
* Heat in 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, or until thoroughly warmed through and lightly browned on top.

ENJOY!!!