Curry-Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Curry-Spiced Sweet Potatoes
45 min.
6
175kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your meal experience with a vibrant and delicious side dish? Our Curry-Spiced Sweet Potatoes are a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients that everyone will love.

Imagine the sweet, creamy essence of sweet potatoes perfectly enhanced by the warm, aromatic spices of curry, cumin, and cinnamon. This dish brings a global twist to your table, making it perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends. In just 45 minutes, you can transform humble sweet potatoes into a mouthwatering side that complements a wide range of main dishes!

The key to this recipe lies in the harmonious combination of spices, which will tantalize your palate and add depth to every bite. The addition of sautéed shallots brings out a rich sweetness that intertwines beautifully with the earthy flavors, while a splash of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty brightness to balance the richness.

Serving six, these Curry-Spiced Sweet Potatoes are heartwarming and satisfying, with each serving coming in at just 175 calories. It's the perfect way to indulge in comfort food that doesn't compromise on health. Get ready to wow your family and friends with this exquisite side dish that celebrates the natural goodness of sweet potatoes!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.3 cup half and half 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped
  • 6.5 cups sweet potatoes and into cubed peeled (1-inch) ( 2 pounds)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Place potato in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain well; return to pan. Keep warm.
  3. Melt butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add shallots to pan; cook 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar, salt, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, and red pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add shallot mixture, half-and-half, and lemon juice to potato. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher to desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein6.75%
Fat18.08%
Carbs75.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.83
Glycemic Load
14.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.921304391778%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.01kcal
8.75%
Fat:3.59g
5.53%
Saturated Fat:2.18g
13.63%
Carbohydrates:33.62g
11.21%
Net Carbohydrates:28.85g
10.49%
Sugar:9.37g
10.41%
Cholesterol:9.72mg
3.24%
Sodium:298.4mg
12.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.02g
6.04%
Vitamin A:20568.89IU
411.38%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.54%
Fiber:4.77g
19.1%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.39%
Potassium:548.82mg
15.68%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.29%
Copper:0.23mg
11.61%
Magnesium:40.96mg
10.24%
Phosphorus:88.83mg
8.88%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.31%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.97%
Calcium:66.99mg
6.7%
Iron:1.19mg
6.62%
Vitamin C:5.4mg
6.55%
Folate:20.52µg
5.13%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.3%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.51%
Vitamin K:3.25µg
3.09%
Selenium:1.51µg
2.15%
Source:My Recipes