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Another Great Gingered Sweet Potatoes Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful sweet potato dish inspired by Cuisine at Home magazine! This recipe features tender sweet potatoes simmered in creamy coconut milk, then infused with a zesty cilantro-ginger-jalapeño relish. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it's easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 487.1 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Another Great Gingered Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Jalapeno
  • Fresh Lime Juice

How to Make Another Great Gingered Sweet Potatoes

  1. Peel and cube 2 pounds of sweet potatoes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 cup of coconut milk, ½ cup of water, and ¼ cup of brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. The coconut milk will reduce as the potatoes cook.
  4. Mash the sweet potatoes gently by hand, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  6. In a food processor, combine ½ cup of packed fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger, 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped, and the juice of 1 lime. Pulse until finely minced, scraping down the sides as needed.
  7. Stir the cilantro mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes along with ½ teaspoon of salt (or to taste).
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

96g

Carbs

21g

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