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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!" - Kiaramoon

Yield: 8 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: CaribbeanMain Ingredient: Sweet potato

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 8
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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Calories Per Serving: 98
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Caribbean Sweet Potatoes Reviews

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A great good carb recipe. Yummy and so easy! A must try!
11 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 8 hours, 23 minutes ago
I make this one all the time and everyone who's lucky enough to try some LOVES it! Where can I find more recipes like this (Caribbean)?
1 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 26 minutes ago
easy to make and a great twist to the normal sweet potato recipe!
1 years, 9 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 30 minutes ago
Great recipe brings the summer in dark winter days:-)
3 years, 1 months, 1 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes ago
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!
3 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
[I made edits to this recipe.]
5 years, 11 months, 4 days, 6 hours, 18 minutes ago
We made this to go with Poc-Chuc (Grilled pork) and a red onion relish. It offset the spiciness of the relish nicely.
[I posted this recipe.]
5 years, 11 months, 4 days, 6 hours, 21 minutes ago

Tags

  1. spicy winter
  2. Spicy (Hot)
  3. Summer
  4. Sweet potato
  5. Caribbean
  6. Salads
  7. Side Dish
  8. Vegetables
  9. Simple - Easy

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