Gluten-Free Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes for Holidays & Special Occasions Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Instead of loading up this comfort food side with tons of brown sugar and marshmallows, we have turned to sweet spices, vanilla and inherently sweet dried fruit to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A topping of pecans and pepitas replaces traditional marshmallow topping to keep it healthy and add texture and color for a beautiful casserole. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 40 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High Fiber Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 7 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (2 pounds) ½ cup reduced-fat milk 5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ½ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup pepitas ¼ cup chopped dried fruit, such as cherries, dates, raisins or currants Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring an inch or two of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add sweet potatoes, cover and steam until very soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove basket and discard water. Return sweet potatoes to the pot. Add milk, 4 tablespoons butter, salt, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and pepper; mash until desired consistency. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Stir pecans, pepitas, dried fruit and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potatoes. Bake casserole until hot and the nuts are lightly toasted, 20 to 30 minutes. Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 217 Calories 15g Fat 20g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 217 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 9g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Vitamin A 13518IU 270% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Folate 10mcg 2% Sodium 324mg 14% Calcium 59mg 5% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 55mg 13% Potassium 456mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved