Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup pecans; 2 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter (, melted); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks); 3 tablespoons vegan butter; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (or any non-dairy milk); 1/3 cup maple syrup (or any sweetener (more/less to taste)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt (, more to taste)