Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter or vegan substitute
• ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Optional toppings: chopped pecans or walnuts, marshmallows, chopped fresh herbs, vegan cream cheese

Instructions

1. Start by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces, about 1-inch thick.
2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the butter (or vegan substitute), brown sugar (or maple syrup if using), salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Pour the vegetable broth over the sweet potatoes.
4. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Once cooked, you can either mash the sweet potatoes directly in the slow cooker or serve them whole.
6. Add your choice of toppings before serving.