Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce
495 min.
6
371kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce, a perfect side dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to enjoy the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes paired with the rich, fruity essence of applesauce. Imagine coming home to the inviting aroma of cinnamon and brown sugar wafting through your kitchen after a long day!

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both nutritious and satisfying. The combination of tender sweet potatoes and the luscious applesauce creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Plus, the addition of toasted nuts adds a delightful crunch, elevating this dish to a whole new level.

This recipe is perfect for gatherings, holiday feasts, or even a cozy weeknight dinner. It’s a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while still enjoying a sweet treat. So dust off your slow cooker and let it work its magic, transforming humble ingredients into a deliciously comforting dish that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy yet elegant side that’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups apple sauce 
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup nuts toasted chopped
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
  4. Sprinkle with nuts. This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories371kcal
Protein4.84%
Fat27.95%
Carbs67.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.44
Glycemic Load
15.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.593043508413%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.42mg
Epicatechin
3.3mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:370.97kcal
18.55%
Fat:11.95g
18.38%
Saturated Fat:2.03g
12.69%
Carbohydrates:64.67g
21.56%
Net Carbohydrates:58.2g
21.16%
Sugar:35.77g
39.74%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:158.71mg
6.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.66g
9.32%
Vitamin A:21721.25IU
434.42%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.58%
Fiber:6.46g
25.86%
Copper:0.41mg
20.54%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.96%
Potassium:663.2mg
18.95%
Magnesium:69.24mg
17.31%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.19%
Phosphorus:129.11mg
12.91%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.57%
Iron:1.71mg
9.49%
Calcium:81.93mg
8.19%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.07%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.45%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.28%
Folate:24.8µg
6.2%
Vitamin C:4.31mg
5.23%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.77%
Vitamin K:3.13µg
2.98%
Selenium:1.39µg
1.99%