Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake
80 min.
8
354kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish to complement your holiday meal? Look no further than this Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is the perfect addition to any feast, and it's incredibly easy to make. With a sweet and savory flavor profile, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and fiber, making them a great choice for a healthy side dish. Paired with the tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries, this recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The walnuts and cinnamon add a delightful crunch and warmth to the dish, while the melted butter ties all the flavors together.

This Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake is a versatile recipe that can be served as a side dish or a dessert. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delicious and healthy dish. With only 354 calories per serving, you can indulge in this treat without any guilt.

So why not give this Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake a try this holiday season? It's the perfect way to add some excitement to your table and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills. Trust us, once you taste this delicious dish, you'll want to make it every year!

Ingredients

  • large sweet potatoes and into 
  • cups cranberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons butter cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-30 minutes.
  2. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-in. slices.
  3. Place half in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cranberries, brown sugar and butter. Repeat layers.
  4. Pour orange juice over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter.
  6. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  7. Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories354kcal
Protein4.5%
Fat29.61%
Carbs65.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35
Glycemic Load
18.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.543043561604%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.81mg
Delphinidin
1.92mg
Malvidin
0.11mg
Pelargonidin
0.08mg
Peonidin
12.29mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
1.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.24mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.85mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
1.72mg
Quercetin
3.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:353.92kcal
17.7%
Fat:12.01g
18.48%
Saturated Fat:4.98g
31.14%
Carbohydrates:60.16g
20.05%
Net Carbohydrates:53.57g
19.48%
Sugar:29.68g
32.98%
Cholesterol:18.81mg
6.27%
Sodium:156.35mg
6.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.11g
8.22%
Vitamin A:24384.39IU
487.69%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.77%
Fiber:6.59g
26.35%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.2%
Copper:0.4mg
20.2%
Potassium:686.22mg
19.61%
Vitamin C:15.43mg
18.7%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.42%
Magnesium:59.37mg
14.84%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.66%
Phosphorus:113.59mg
11.36%
Iron:1.5mg
8.32%
Calcium:82.34mg
8.23%
Folate:31.24µg
7.81%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.49%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.9%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.72%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.22%
Vitamin K:5.17µg
4.93%
Selenium:1.76µg
2.51%