Whipped Cardamom Sweet Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Whipped Cardamom Sweet Potatoes
45 min.
8
586kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique side dish to elevate your next meal? Look no further than this Whipped Cardamom Sweet Potatoes recipe! Not only is it vegetarian and gluten-free, but it's also ready in just 45 minutes and serves 8 people. With a caloric content of 586 kcal per serving, it's the perfect indulgent treat without going overboard.

The star of this dish is, of course, the sweet potatoes. Baked to perfection and whipped with butter and cardamom, they become a smooth and fluffy dream. The addition of thinly sliced shallots, fried to crispy perfection, adds a delightful crunch and a touch of elegance to this already impressive dish.

This Whipped Cardamom Sweet Potatoes recipe is versatile enough to be served as a side dish for any meal, but it truly shines during special occasions or gatherings. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to spice up your weeknight routine, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests. So why not give it a try and experience the magic of whipped sweet potatoes with a hint of cardamom?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.8 pound shallots thinly sliced
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • quart vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork.
  3. Bake for 1 hour or until tender; reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  4. Scoop potato flesh out of skins and place into a mixing bowl. Slowly beat in the butter and cardamom. Whip until potatoes are smooth and fluffy; season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm in oven.
  5. In a large deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil until shimmering.
  6. Add 1/2 of the shallots to oil and fry until crisp.
  7. Transfer the shallots, using a slotted spoon, to a paper towel; season with salt. Repeat the process until all the shallots are fried.
  8. Garnish top of potatoes with shallots.

Nutrition Facts

Calories586kcal
Protein3.78%
Fat53.22%
Carbs43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.63
Glycemic Load
29.89
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.701739125926%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:585.68kcal
29.28%
Fat:35.36g
54.4%
Saturated Fat:10.96g
68.47%
Carbohydrates:64.28g
21.43%
Net Carbohydrates:54.38g
19.77%
Sugar:15.21g
16.89%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:356.4mg
15.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.65g
11.3%
Vitamin A:40575.71IU
811.51%
Vitamin K:49.94µg
47.57%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.58%
Fiber:9.9g
39.6%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
37%
Potassium:1102.25mg
31.49%
Vitamin B5:2.41mg
24.07%
Copper:0.47mg
23.42%
Vitamin E:3.02mg
20.12%
Magnesium:80.38mg
20.09%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.51%
Phosphorus:162.38mg
16.24%
Iron:2.27mg
12.59%
Vitamin C:10.23mg
12.4%
Folate:46.07µg
11.52%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.97%
Calcium:104.79mg
10.48%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.36%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.95%
Selenium:2.35µg
3.36%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:Allrecipes