Walnut Sweet Potato Bake

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Walnut Sweet Potato Bake
50 min.
8
373kcal

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Walnut Sweet Potato Bake: A Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Side Dish

Indulge in the rich and delectable flavors of our Walnut Sweet Potato Bake, a delightful vegetarian and gluten-free side dish perfect for any occasion. This scrumptious recipe, which serves 8, is not only simple to prepare but also boasts a delectable combination of sweet potatoes, walnuts, and spices that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, this dish is ideal for those busy weeknights or when you're expecting a crowd. Each serving contains approximately 373 kcal, providing a well-balanced and satisfying addition to your meal.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the sweet potatoes, which are combined with a medley of ingredients including brown sugar, butter, cream cheese, and walnuts. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will have your guests asking for seconds.

So why not give your dinner table a delicious and nutritious makeover with this easy-to-make Walnut Sweet Potato Bake? It's the perfect side dish to complement any main course, and its vegetarian and gluten-free credentials make it a crowd-pleaser for all.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • tablespoons chicken broth 
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sweet potatoes and into cooked mashed
  • 0.8 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes, broth, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in nuts.
  4. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  5. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

Calories373kcal
Protein6.26%
Fat69.36%
Carbs24.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.13
Glycemic Load
7.21
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.098695713541%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:372.61kcal
18.63%
Fat:29.54g
45.45%
Saturated Fat:14.08g
88%
Carbohydrates:23.36g
7.79%
Net Carbohydrates:20.6g
7.49%
Sugar:10.9g
12.11%
Cholesterol:100.13mg
33.38%
Sodium:393.86mg
17.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6g
12%
Vitamin A:10231.43IU
204.63%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.12%
Copper:0.29mg
14.65%
Phosphorus:125.42mg
12.54%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.8%
Fiber:2.76g
11.02%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.56%
Selenium:6.99µg
9.99%
Magnesium:39mg
9.75%
Potassium:338.77mg
9.68%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.5%
Calcium:73.94mg
7.39%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.81%
Folate:26.38µg
6.59%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.26%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.62%
Iron:1.01mg
5.6%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.09%
Vitamin K:3.11µg
2.97%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.75%
Vitamin C:1.74mg
2.11%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%