Sweet Potatoes with Tequila and Lime

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Sweet Potatoes with Tequila and Lime
45 min.
12
251kcal

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Indulge in a delightful side dish that brings a burst of flavor and a touch of excitement to your meals with our Sweet Potatoes with Tequila and Lime. This unique recipe elevates the humble sweet potato, combining its natural sweetness with the vibrant tang of fresh lime juice and the bold kick of tequila. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, this dish serves up to 12 guests, ensuring there's plenty to go around.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also promises a satisfying culinary experience that caters to diverse dietary needs. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you won't be spending hours in the kitchen, allowing you more time to enjoy your company. The caloric value of 251 kcal per serving makes it a guilt-free addition to any hearty meal.

The process of shredding the sweet potatoes and baking them to golden perfection creates a harmonious blend of textures while the addition of tequila and lime brings an unexpected twist that will leave your guests raving about the flavors. As you prepare this dish, the enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, creating an atmosphere of warmth and festivity. Serve it hot with lime wedges for a final zest of freshness, and watch as it quickly disappears from the table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 lb butter 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • 12 servings lime wedges 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • 12 servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • pounds sweet potatoes 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • spatula
  • grater

Directions

  1. Rinse and peel sweet potatoes. Shred with coarse blade of a food processor or a hand grater.
  2. Put a 2-inch-deep 12- by 17-inch baking pan in a 475 oven.
  3. Add butter, cut into chunks. When butter melts, after about 3 minutes, add the sweet potatoes and sugar.
  4. Mix well with a wide spatula.
  5. Bake, turning the sweet potatoes occasionally with the spatula (taking care not to mash the mixture), until about half the sweet potatoes are browned and remainder are tender to bite, 50 to 60 minutes.
  6. Add the tequila and lime juice and mix well.
  7. Bake 5 minutes more.
  8. Pour sweet potatoes into a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. When serving, accompany with lime wedges to squeeze over potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat27.17%
Carbs67.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.67
Glycemic Load
22.07
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.291304330463%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
1.71mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.18kcal
12.56%
Fat:7.73g
11.9%
Saturated Fat:1.61g
10.09%
Carbohydrates:43.51g
14.5%
Net Carbohydrates:37.78g
13.74%
Sugar:12.74g
14.15%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:387.08mg
16.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.13g
6.26%
Vitamin A:27167.8IU
543.36%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.51%
Fiber:5.73g
22.93%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.05%
Potassium:661.71mg
18.91%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.41%
Copper:0.29mg
14.54%
Magnesium:48.76mg
12.19%
Vitamin C:9.8mg
11.88%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.41%
Phosphorus:93.06mg
9.31%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.21%
Iron:1.18mg
6.56%
Calcium:61.49mg
6.15%
Folate:23.53µg
5.88%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.46%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.34%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.84%
Vitamin K:3.45µg
3.28%
Selenium:1.18µg
1.68%
Source:My Recipes