Chipotle-Glazed Sweet Potato Spears with Lime

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Chipotle-Glazed Sweet Potato Spears with Lime
70 min.
10
251kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will impress your guests while also being vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than these Chipotle-Glazed Sweet Potato Spears with Lime! This delightful recipe brings together the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and the smoky kick of chipotle powder, all beautifully enhanced by the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice and honey.

With a straightforward preparation and a total cooking time of just 70 minutes, you can easily whip these up for any gathering. Each bite offers a delicious combination of textures, with tender sweet potatoes caramelized to perfection on the edges. The comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as they roast is simply irresistible, setting the stage for a mouthwatering experience.

This dish serves 10, making it an ideal addition to family dinners or festive occasions. The caloric breakdown ensures you’re serving up not just delicious flavors but also a nutritious option rich in carbohydrates and positive fats. Whether as a complement to a main course or as a stand-alone snack, Chipotle-Glazed Sweet Potato Spears are sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon chipotle chili powder 
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon sea salt 
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Place potato wedges in a large bowl. Coat rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Whisk in chipotle powder and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook 3 minutes.
  5. Pour glaze over potatoes, and toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Use a rubber spatula to scrape bowl, drizzling remaining glaze over potatoes. Cover pan tightly with foil. Roast for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, and baste potatoes.
  7. Bake, tossing every 10 minutes, for 20 minutes more or until tender and caramelized at the edges.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein4.64%
Fat16.39%
Carbs78.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.03
Glycemic Load
25.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.935652176971%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.83kcal
12.54%
Fat:4.73g
7.27%
Saturated Fat:2.95g
18.46%
Carbohydrates:51.25g
17.08%
Net Carbohydrates:45.68g
16.61%
Sugar:21.65g
24.06%
Cholesterol:12.2mg
4.07%
Sodium:337.08mg
14.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.01g
6.02%
Vitamin A:25945.61IU
518.91%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.37%
Fiber:5.58g
22.32%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.53%
Potassium:635mg
18.14%
Vitamin B5:1.48mg
14.81%
Copper:0.29mg
14.27%
Magnesium:46.76mg
11.69%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.62%
Phosphorus:89.04mg
8.9%
Vitamin C:6.86mg
8.32%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.18%
Iron:1.22mg
6.79%
Calcium:58.74mg
5.87%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.34%
Folate:21.33µg
5.33%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.65%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.02%
Vitamin K:3.92µg
3.74%
Selenium:1.33µg
1.9%
Source:My Recipes