Best 6 Ginger Lemon Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Ginger, lemon, and sweet potatoes are a harmonious trio of flavors that create a delightful and nutritious dish. This flavorful combination is not only pleasing to the palate, but it also offers an array of health benefits. Ginger and lemon are both known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, while sweet potatoes are packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins. Whether you are looking for a satisfying side dish or a wholesome main course, this versatile recipe has something to offer everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GINGER-LEMON SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Ginger-Lemon Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 lbs yams
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 small green serrano chilies, cut horizontally in half
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • boil sweet potatoes in water to cover till just tender. cool, peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • heat oil in large saute pan over high heat. when oil begins to smoke, add mustard seeds, covering pan. when seeds stop sputtering, add chiles. when chiles are toasted, add onion and ginger. saute until onion is lightly browned, then add turmeric and stir.
  • add sweet potatoes and salt and toss gently to mix. cover and steam over low heat until flavors meld, about 4 minute sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot.

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.

GINGERED SWEET POTATOES



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Part of my Thanksgiving dinner, this dish is a nice change from the more original sweet potatoe casserole. It is not as sweet as the ones that people usually compare to as a dessert.

Provided by Chef Mommie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon peel (no white attached)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Grease a 1- to 1-1/2-quart ovenproof serving dish or spray with nonstick spray.
  • Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Stick them with a knife several times each to allow steam to escape. Put them baking sheet and bake until soft. (1-1/2 to 2 hours, depending on size).
  • Peel potatoes as soon as they are cool enough to handle.
  • Beat with an electric mixer.
  • Beat in 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add 4 tablespoons of the brown sugar and the salt, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon peel. Mix well.
  • Beat in the orange juice.
  • Place the potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle top lightly with remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until heated through.
  • To make ahead- After you put it together, and before baking, cover it tightly with foil and freeze. When ready to use, defrost the casserole and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 488.8, Carbohydrate 90.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 35.5, Protein 5.7

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

SWEET POTATOES WITH ZEST!



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A dear friend gave me a similar recipe, which I have tweaked it a little bit. This is a great alternative to the heavy, marshmallowy, and extra-sweet dish that most of us love. The citrus flavor is always a surprise. It has become one of my most requested recipes.

Provided by Luv 2 eat

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sweet potatoes
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 large orange, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a fork can easily puncture a sweet potato, about 1 hour. Remove baking sheet from oven and cool sweet potatoes until easily handled, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove skins from sweet potatoes and transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth. Add brown sugar and butter to sweet potatoes while they are still warm; beat until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Mix orange zest, orange juice, ginger, lemon zest, and salt into sweet potatoes; transfer to 9x9-inch baking dish. Heat sweet potatoes in oven if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 505.2 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth potatoes with no blemishes or bruises. Avoid potatoes that are soft or have cracks or cuts.
  • Scrub the potatoes well before cooking: This will help remove any dirt or debris from the skin.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender: This can be done in the oven, microwave, or on the stovetop. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use fresh ginger and lemon: This will give the potatoes the best flavor. If you don't have fresh ginger or lemon, you can use ground ginger or lemon juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Add the honey and butter at the end of cooking: This will help prevent the honey from burning and the butter from separating.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately: Sweet potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Ginger lemon sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, these potatoes are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve sweet potatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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