Raw Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by Yogi8

"Creamy, slightly sweet casserole topped with walnuts. Yes, it's made with raw sweet potato and the texture isn't exactly like your typical sweet potato casserole, but I love it! Tweaked the original recipe from Herbs for Health magazine, which called for dehydrating the nuts. Prep time does not include soaking the nuts overnight."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups pecans (let dry a bit on a paper towel) or 1 1/2 cups walnuts, soaked overnight, then drained (let dry a bit on a paper towel)
• 4 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup dates, soaked for about 20 minutes
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (this is not a raw product)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup honey

directions

1. Put potatoes, 1/2 cup nuts, dates, cinnamon and vanilla in processor and puree till smooth.
2. Pour into a casserole dish.
3. In another bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup nuts with salt and honey, and sprinkle over the potato mixture.
4. I enjoyed this at room temperature, but still good straight out of the frig.

Reviews

[sryseff]

OMG this is fantastic! I can't imagine someone not liking this! It is perfect. Blend well to get get really smooth... it is divine! I will be making this every holiday meal. Thanks!

 

[lyndawillow]

I have been attempting to go raw for a long time now. Not knowing of a few good desserts has been my problem. Then I thought raw potatoes? Eeeeooow! But, this recipe is out of this world delish!!! My very skeptical son is in love with it and I am very happy. Next, I want to try the recipe for Nature's Cake. Honestly, try this...it's extremely healthy and extremely delicious.

 

[Ravenhood]

I came across this recipe at a raw vegan potluck and decided to get the recipe for myself as it was just so good!<br/><br/>I`ve made it a few times now but it`s slightly different than the one I had at the potluck - I find 1/2 tsp salt way too salty so I bring it down to 1/8 tsp. I also drop the honey/ agave nectar down to about 2 tbsp as I find it makes the topping too sweet and liquidy - To make up for the lost sweetness in the sweet potato mix, I add a bit more dates. I usually don`t make it with vanilla, and I don`t have any problems with it being grainy - I just make sure to process it long enough.<br/><br/>I`ve let a few non-raw-vegans try it with most people`s feedback being really great. An wonderful recipe! Before this, I never knew I could eat sweet potatoes raw, and not get sick!

 

[Narshmellow]

for raw it was, eh. I like the concept and for looks it was awesome. But it pretty much tasted like a slightly sweet raw sweet potato, which if you've ever tasted is a strong starchy flavor. I blended mine in a food processor as instructed and while it was smooth enough for looks, mouth feel was grainy which also wasn't appealing. To me it wasn't palatable, I had a couple of forkfuls, then tried dehydrating it in muffin cups to see if it would help defuse the strong raw taste. It didn't. If you like the taste of a slightly sweet RAW sweet potato, you'll enjoy this. If you don't, I wouldn't try it.

 

[free-free]

I loved this!! I had made recipe#165266 about a month before this and when I tagged this playing the "Healthy Choices Game" I did not notice that they were both by the same person...no wonder I enjoyed BOTH so much!! This dish pushed all the right buttons for me...It has a simplicity that is appealing but an interesting texture and layers of flavor...I enjoyed the sweet potato raw...something a bit carrot like about it - but tasted less orange...if you know what I mean!? I think I did it right...mine came out almost pudding like...with some texture of the chopped nut left-I liked it that way so to me that's what matters most. I did end up having refrigerate mine because I made it on a day that hit around 90 degrees, but liked it chilled and did not find it to heavy to enjoy in the oppressive heat...it is filling, a little bit goes a long way...good for you and easy to "whip" together!! Food processor cooking is my new favorite summer method!!! Thank you - yogi, for another great recipe!!!