Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Crust

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
44%
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Crust
45 min.
8
187kcal

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Hey veggie lovers! Looking for a side dish that's both scrumptious and guilt-free? These Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Crust are about to become your new favorite. Imagine tender, melt-in-your-mouth sweet potato wedges, perfectly seasoned and then given a delightful crunch thanks to a toasted sesame crust. And the best part? It's completely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it!

What sets these sweet potatoes apart is the unique flavor profile we build. We're talking a sweet and tangy glaze made with apple juice concentrate, zesty ginger, and a touch of heat from red pepper. The lemon juice and soy sauce add a savory counterpoint, while molasses lends a hint of rich depth. And that sesame crust? Pure bliss! We toast the sesame seeds to release their nutty aroma and combine them with a pinch of red pepper for a subtle kick.

This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, taking only 45 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. It’s a fantastic way to elevate simple sweet potatoes into something really special. The combination of textures and flavors will blow you away – sweet, savory, crunchy, and tender all in one bite! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this healthy and delicious side. Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple juice concentrate thawed
  • teaspoons ginger fresh grated peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon soya sauce low-sodium
  • tablespoon blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed toasted
  • pounds sweet potatoes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Wrap potatoes in foil; bake at 375 for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel and cut each potato into 6 wedges; set aside.
  3. Combine apple juice concentrate and next 4 ingredients (concentrate through ginger) in a microwave-safe bowl, and set aside.
  4. Combine sesame seeds and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  5. Place potato wedges on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  6. Brush wedges with apple juice mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seed mixture.
  7. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Microwave remaining apple juice mixture at high 30 seconds or until hot, and drizzle over potato wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories187kcal
Protein7.78%
Fat11.56%
Carbs80.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.09
Glycemic Load
18.27
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.523912979209%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:186.52kcal
9.33%
Fat:2.46g
3.78%
Saturated Fat:0.36g
2.28%
Carbohydrates:38.56g
12.85%
Net Carbohydrates:32.84g
11.94%
Sugar:9.86g
10.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:167.43mg
7.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.72g
7.44%
Vitamin A:24158.41IU
483.17%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.47%
Copper:0.46mg
23.21%
Fiber:5.72g
22.9%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.9%
Potassium:653.73mg
18.68%
Magnesium:67.33mg
16.83%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
13.99%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.63%
Phosphorus:114.72mg
11.47%
Iron:1.88mg
10.47%
Calcium:103.47mg
10.35%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.22%
Vitamin C:5.68mg
6.88%
Folate:25.01µg
6.25%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.12%
Zinc:0.9mg
6.02%
Selenium:3.11µg
4.44%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin K:3.11µg
2.96%
Source:My Recipes