Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple

Vegetarian
Health score
18%
Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple
45 min.
10
455kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweetness and rich, complex flavors: Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple. This vegetarian recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal choice for gatherings as an antipasti, starter, or appetizer. The combination of creamy red-skinned sweet potatoes, aromatic bourbon, and the warm essence of maple syrup creates an unforgettable culinary experience.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a dish that serves up to 10 people, ensuring there's plenty to share or enjoy as leftovers. The sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection, developing a crispy edge while remaining tender inside, making every bite a satisfying treat. A luscious bourbon-maple sauce, enriched with a touch of dark brown sugar and espresso powder, adds depth and intrigue to this vibrant dish.

The toasted or smoked almonds lend a delightful crunch, perfectly complementing the creaminess of the sweet potatoes. With a caloric content of 455 kcal per serving, this dish not only satisfies hunger but also offers a charming blend of flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meal, Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple is a deliciously decadent choice that is sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds smoked toasted chopped (or almonds)
  • 0.3 cup bourbon 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 0.5 teaspoons espresso powder instant
  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons maple syrup pure
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pounds cubes red-skinned sweet potato peeled cut into 2 1/2"-3" pieces ( 8 medium)
  • 1.5 cups strong coffee decoction hot
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Stir coffee, maple syrup, sugar, andespresso powder in a medium saucepanover medium-high heat until sugardissolves. Bring mixture to a boil; cook untilthickened and reduced by half, 6-7 minutes.
  2. Remove syrup from heat; add bourbonand 2 tablespoons butter. Reduce heat to mediumand simmer until sauce is reduced to about3/4 cup, 40-45 minutes (mixture shouldbe thick enough to coat a spoon, but notsticky, and will thicken as it cools). Seasonsauce to taste with salt and pepper.DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead.Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.
  3. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirdsof oven; preheat to 425°F.1 Melt remaining7 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; pourinto a large bowl.
  4. Add sweet potatoes andoil and season with salt and pepper. Dividepotato mixture between 2 large rimmedbaking sheets and roast, turning potatoesoften and rotating sheets halfway through,until potatoes are tender and start to turngolden brown and crisp around the edges,30-35 minutes. DO AHEAD: Potatoes canbe roasted 4 hours ahead.
  5. Let stand at roomtemperature. Rewarm before continuing.
  6. Transfer potatoes to a serving platter.
  7. Drizzle some warm sauce over and sprinklewith almonds; serve remaining sauce alongsidefor those who want more.

Nutrition Facts

Calories455kcal
Protein5.59%
Fat36.91%
Carbs57.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.35
Glycemic Load
4.5
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.790434712949%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:454.53kcal
22.73%
Fat:18.34g
28.21%
Saturated Fat:7.4g
46.27%
Carbohydrates:64.28g
21.43%
Net Carbohydrates:55.88g
20.32%
Sugar:29.29g
32.55%
Cholesterol:27.09mg
9.03%
Sodium:86.65mg
3.77%
Alcohol:2.67g
100%
Alcohol %:1.07%
100%
Caffeine:15.79mg
5.26%
Protein:6.24g
12.49%
Vitamin A:43901.18IU
878.02%
Manganese:1.73mg
86.53%
Vitamin C:44.45mg
53.88%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.26%
Potassium:1198.72mg
34.25%
Fiber:8.4g
33.61%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
33.05%
Vitamin E:4.34mg
28.95%
Copper:0.45mg
22.31%
Magnesium:86.3mg
21.57%
Vitamin B5:2.15mg
21.49%
Vitamin B3:3.74mg
18.7%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.36%
Phosphorus:161.73mg
16.17%
Calcium:132.31mg
13.23%
Iron:1.92mg
10.67%
Vitamin K:8.83µg
8.41%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.33%
Folate:17.9µg
4.47%
Selenium:0.93µg
1.32%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious