Brussels Sprouts with Pecans - With poultry

1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes , peeled, cut in 1 inch cubes 3/4 lb Brussels sprout , cut in half 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 medium onion , chopped 1 -2 garlic clove[...]

2 teaspoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves , thinly sliced 8 cups halved and thinly sliced Brussels sprouts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup[...]