Caribbean Sweet Potatoes
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This adds a tropical twist to the classic recipe. Goes well with any spicy or grilled dishes. Fast and easy to make.
"I thought it would taste a little more fruity. If that asp[ect of the flavour could be enhanced this would be a 5 star recipe. Easy, quick and healthy!" - KiaramoonYield: 8 Ready in 45 minutes
Cuisine: CaribbeanMain Ingredient: Sweet potato
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| 1/2 poundCarrots; peeled and chunked |
| 1 poundSweet potates; peeled & 1 inch cubed |
| 1 cupBanana; cut in chunks (1 large banana) |
| 1/2 cupPineapple; fresh, diced |
| 1/4 cupOrange juice; or pineapple juice if desired |
| 1 tablespoonhoney; to taste |
| 1/4 teaspoonSalt |
| 1/4 teaspoonBlack pepper; coarse, fresh ground |
Caribbean Sweet Potatoes Preparation
In a pot of boiling water, add the carrots and boil for about 3 minutes. Then add the sweet potato cubes and cook until both are tender (about 10 - 12 minutes).
Drain and dump into a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mash lightly. You want a somewhat chunky texture. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Serve with grilled meat or other spicy Caribbean dishes.
Each (app 1/2 cup) serving contains an estimated:
Cals: 114, FatCals: 4, TotalFat: 0g
SatFat: 0g, PolyFat: 0g, MonoFat: 0g
Chol: 0mg, Na: 92mg, K:347mg
TotCargs:23g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 11g
NetCarbs: 20g, Protein: 2g
Adapted from recipe in "Cuisine at Home" Aug. 2007 issue.
Notes
We made this to go with Poc-Chuc (Grilled pork) and a red onion relish. It offset the spiciness of the relish nicely.
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