Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Pineapples

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Pineapples
60 min.
12
197kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique side dish to complement your main meal? Look no further! This Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Pineapples recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy, perfect for gatherings and family dinners. Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also serves 12, making it an excellent choice for large groups.

With a total preparation time of 60 minutes, this recipe is easy to whip up and will add a tropical twist to your dining table. Each serving contains only 197 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need ingredients such as bacon, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, pineapple chunks, sweet potatoes, and water. The process involves boiling the sweet potatoes, preparing a spicy-sweet glaze, and combining it all with the pineapple and bacon for a mouth-watering experience.

With a variety of equipment needed, like a bowl, frying pan, paper towels, saucepan, oven, baking pan, casserole dish, broiler, and measuring cup, you'll have the opportunity to flex your culinary skills. The result? A perfectly caramelized, spicy-sweet casserole that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

So why not give this Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Pineapples recipe a try? It's sure to be a hit and a new favorite at your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • teaspoon ground pepper 
  • tablespoons ground cinnamon 
  • 16 ounce pineapple chunks with juice reserved drained canned
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • large sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 servings water as needed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • casserole dish
  • broiler
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place the sweet potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons cinnamon; bring to a boil; cook 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
  4. Mix together the 1/2 cup brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Lie the bacon slices in a baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the brown sugar mix over the bacon.
  6. Cook the bacon in the oven until the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes.
  7. Place the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels to drain, reserving the liquid from the dish. Change oven setting to Broil.
  8. Pour the reserved pineapple juice into a measuring cup. Fill the cup with water to measure 1 cup total.
  9. Pour the mixture into a skillet and place over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cook until the volume of the liquid has reduced to about half.
  10. Add the pineapple and drained sweet potatoes. Cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  11. Transfer the mixture to a round 2-quart casserole dish. Crumble the drained bacon over top of the dish.
  12. Pour the reserved liquid from the bacon dish over top of the dish.
  13. Place the dish under the broiler until the sugar on top caramelizes, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein4.98%
Fat13.54%
Carbs81.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.76
Glycemic Load
14.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.512173915039%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.1kcal
9.85%
Fat:3.07g
4.72%
Saturated Fat:1g
6.27%
Carbohydrates:41.54g
13.85%
Net Carbohydrates:37.74g
13.73%
Sugar:26.2g
29.11%
Cholesterol:4.84mg
1.61%
Sodium:110.34mg
4.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.54g
5.07%
Vitamin A:12153.85IU
243.08%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.13%
Fiber:3.79g
15.18%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.77%
Copper:0.22mg
10.99%
Potassium:369.3mg
10.55%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.4%
Magnesium:32.04mg
8.01%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.38%
Vitamin C:5.77mg
7%
Calcium:60.31mg
6.03%
Phosphorus:54.86mg
5.49%
Iron:0.85mg
4.71%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.59%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.08%
Selenium:2.35µg
3.36%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.9%
Folate:11.59µg
2.9%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.27%
Vitamin K:2.34µg
2.23%
Source:Allrecipes