Caribbean Sweet Potatoes

This adds a tropical twist to the classic recipe. Goes well with any spicy or grilled dishes. Fast and easy to make.

Category: Side Dish

Cuisine: Caribbean

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6 reviews 
Ready in 45 minutes
by promfh

Ingredients

1/2 pound Carrots peeled and chunked

1 pound Sweet potates peeled & 1 inch cubed

1 cup Banana cut in chunks (1 large banana)

1/2 cup Pineapple fresh, diced

1/4 cup Orange juice or pineapple juice if desired

1 tablespoon honey to taste

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Black pepper coarse, fresh ground


Directions

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.

Reviews

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A great good carb recipe. Yummy and so easy! A must try!

Patrese
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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)?

sgoodwin87
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easy to make and a great twist to the normal sweet potato recipe!

mele20
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Great recipe brings the summer in dark winter days:-)

whisper2sand
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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

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