Best 12 Baked Sweet Potatoes With Citrus Recipes

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Baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a good source of fiber and vitamins, and they can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that will impress your family and friends. In this article, we will provide you with a variety of recipes for baked sweet potatoes with citrus, including classic recipes, vegan recipes, and gluten-free recipes.

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CITRUS SWEET POTATOES



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A mild orange glaze lets the taste of sweet potatoes shine through in this nut-topped side dish. When I was dating my husband, my mother would make this whenever he'd come over for Sunday dinner. We've been married more than 40 years, and he thinks I can make it almost as well as Mom did. -Pauline Kelley, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in orange juice concentrate and lemon zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are heated through and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BAKED CORIANDER SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield serves 4 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/2 cup to finish
4 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and cracked
2 teaspoons lemon zest, from 2 lemons
2 teaspoon flake salt
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Pierce the potatoes a few times with the tip of knife and rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roast, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are soft all the way through, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Cut the potatoes in half and fluff the inside with a fork. Drizzle each half with a tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle each half with a few coriander seeds, lemon zest and flake salt. Sprinkle with the parsley leaves to finish if desired.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CITRUS



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The nuts and orange wedges add dimension to baked sweet potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 small sweet potatoes
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans
Dash cinnamon
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
Flaky sea salt
2 orange wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap in foil.
  • Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Unwrap and split top with a knife.
  • Top with almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Squeeze orange wedges over sweet potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

MASHED SWEET POTATO WITH CITRUS



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Citrus     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Orange     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Healthy     Nutmeg     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large sweet potato (12 to 14 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Prick potato all over with a fork and bake in a small baking dish until tender when pierced with a small sharp knife, about 1 hour. When potato is cool enough to handle, peel off skin with knife. Mash potato with remaining ingredients.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH SCALLIONS AND CILANTRO



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Categories     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Cilantro     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small slender sweet potatoes (2 lb total)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prick potatoes several times with a fork and put directly on oven rack in middle position. Put a sheet of foil on lower rack (to catch any drips) and heat oven to 450°F. Bake potatoes until soft when squeezed, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Mash together butter, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Slit potatoes lengthwise and put some butter mixture in center of each.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH TOPPINGS



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You don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy sweet potatoes-try them in a salad, as a side dish, or for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Blue cheese
Pecans
Sour cream
Bacon
Chopped chives
Butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Black beans
Salsa
Monterey Jack
Chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) several times with a fork; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. With a paring knife, cut an X in the top of each potato, and spread open. Add desired topping, and serve immediately.
  • BASIC: Dot with softened butter, and season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • SOUTHWESTERN: Layer with black beans, salsa, shredded Monterey Jack, and chopped cilantro.
  • FRENCH: Crumble blue cheese over top, then sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans.
  • ALL-AMERICAN: Dollop with sour cream; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and chopped chives.

SWEET POTATOES BAKED WITH LEMON



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This recipe first appeared in The Times in 1992, with an article by Molly O'Neill, when Edna Lewis, many years after writing her seminal cookbook "The Taste of Country Cooking," was the chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner. The addition of lemon zest and juice make this brighter and less sweet than typical sweet potato dishes.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups light brown sugar (or a mixture of light and dark)
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A (6-inch) strip of lemon zest (yellow part only)
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the potatoes under warm water. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir well. When the butter has melted, remove from the heat and beat in the lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to grease a shallow baking dish. Lay the sweet potatoes in the dish in a single layer and pour the lemon syrup on top. Bake until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 201 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CITRUS CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This was printed in Favorite Recipes by Borden in 1987. I have been using this recipe every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas since then with a couple of twists. I am updating this recipe based upon CountryLady's review. I made this recipe using fresh sweet potatoes and it is so much better. I am leaving the canned as an option. Both ways are good.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes or 2 (16 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • If using fresh sweet potatoes, slice in 1 1/4 inch slices, place in saucepan, cover with water and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes and when cool enough to handle, remove the peel and place in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lighly oiled or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • If using canned potatoes drain the potatoes and arrange in 2-quart casserole that has been prepared as indicated above.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch; add orange juice, lemon juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest.
  • Pour over potatoes and bake 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.
  • These potatoes can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked the next day.

HOLIDAY CITRUS SWEET POTATOES



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Change out your traditional sweet potato recipe with this new version. The fruit sauce provides a bright, but not too sweet accent to the sweet potatoes. This side is sure to be enjoyed.-Maureen Akins, Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes (about 4-1/2 pounds)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes. Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or just until tender. Reduce heat to 350°. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving juices. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and brown sugar. Gradually stir in orange juice and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the pineapple, oranges and cranberries; heat through., Pour sauce over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CITRUS-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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These candied sweet potatoes work as a side dish for any dinner or holiday celebration by balancing citrusy sweet and savory flavors - and they also produce top-notch leftovers. Right out of the oven or the fridge, they are sure to add a pleasantly tart note to any meal. The braising liquid thickens as the tubers cook, resulting in a tangy glaze that coats every bite. Its acidity also helps the sweet potatoes stay intact with a slight bite even as they soften. The thinly sliced orange zest becomes tender and develops a marmalade-like taste. The shiny strips make for a beautiful garnish, along with the syrupy pan sauce.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium oranges
1 lemon
2 limes
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 9 small)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees (see Tip). Use a vegetable peeler to peel strips of zest off 2 oranges. Cut the strips into thin matchsticks using a sharp knife and transfer to a large bowl. Juice all the oranges, the lemon and limes into the bowl for 1 1/4 cups juice. Whisk in the brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
  • Generously peel the sweet potatoes, removing the skin and the tougher layer of flesh just beneath. If your sweet potatoes are larger than 2 inches in diameter, halve or quarter lengthwise. Cut into 1-inch-thick rounds or pieces, add to the citrus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes and juice mixture to a 9-by-13-inch shallow glass or ceramic baking dish. Dot the top with the butter. Bake, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes to cook and coat evenly, until the sweet potatoes are tender and glazed, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A paring knife should slide through the potatoes easily and the glaze should be the consistency of syrup.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The dish can be made ahead and cooled, then wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350-degree oven, covered with foil, or in a microwave, covered with a microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER AND HONEY



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Fresh ginger, cardamom, and sweet potatoes will fill your house with a fall fragrance as well as call your family to the table.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup honey
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, honey, ginger, walnut oil, cardamom, and pepper. Transfer to a large cast iron frying pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir the potatoes to expose the pieces from the bottom of the pan. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

LEMON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Choose long thin sweet potatoes, if possible, because they will make a lovely presentation on your holiday table when prepared this way. The potatoes are sliced, arranged in a baking dish, then covered with the glaze and baked until tender and golden.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter
3 lbs sweet potatoes
thyme leaves (optional) or fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Zest lemon and set aside; squeeze juice from lemon and also set aside (you should have about 4 tablespoons).
  • In a small saucepan, simmer 3/4 cup water with sugar and salt, stirring until sugar dissolves; remove from heat and add lemon juice, pepper, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 10 inch circular or 8 x 10 inch casserole pan with butter.
  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/8 to 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Arrange potato slices, in overlapping layers, bearing in mind that they will shrink and soften a little when they cook.
  • Pour over the lemon syrup, dot with remaining butter, cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove foil, turn oven up to 450 degrees F and bake until most of the liquid has evaporated and potatoes begin to brown slightly on top, 10 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon zest and thyme or parsley, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Scrub the sweet potatoes well: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes: Use a fork to pierce the sweet potatoes several times before baking. This will help them cook more evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes at a high temperature: Baking the sweet potatoes at a high temperature will help them caramelize and develop a crispy skin.
  • Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to your sweet potatoes, such as olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately: Sweet potatoes are best served immediately after they are baked. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed on their own or with a variety of toppings. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they can be a healthy addition to any meal. With a few simple tips, you can easily make perfect baked sweet potatoes every time.

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