5 | Large | Sweet Potatoes |
12 | Carrots | |
3/4 | Cup | Orange juice |
2 | Tbsp. | Honey |
2 | Tbsp. | Butter |
2 | Tsps. | Cinnamon |
2 | Cloves | Garlic, minced |
1 | Tsp. | Salt |
1 1/2 | Cups | Fresh bread crumbs |
1/2 | Cup | Pecans, chopped |
1/3 | Cup | Butter, melted |
1 | Tbsp. | Fresh chopped parsley |
Peel and cut sweet potatoes and carrrots into large chunks. In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes and carrots for about 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain the water then puree in a food processor. Add orange juice, honey, butter, cinnamon, garlic and salt. Blend well. Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
TOPPING: Combine the bread crumbs, pecans, butter and parsley. Sprinkle over potato mixture. Cover with foil and bake at 350degrees for 20 minutes, uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.