There are many different ways to cook sweet potatoes, but the combination of sweet and savory is perhaps the most satisfying. Tangy mango glaze complements the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, infusing them with a vibrant tropical flavor. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the potatoes and caramelizes the glaze, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Whether you serve them as a side dish or a main course, these sweet and succulent glazed sweet potatoes are sure to impress.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY MANGO SWEET POTATO CHICKEN
This is a tropical tasting dish that is just as good vegetarian as it is with chicken! Honey and mango lend the sauce it's sweetness, but it's nicely countered with salty tamari and spicy hot sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.
Provided by ArianeK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Simmer over medium-high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes; set aside. Stir garlic into the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, until fragrant. Pour in the tamari, 3/4 cup of water, honey, and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the sweet potato, chicken, mango, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until hot. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water, and stir into the simmering mixture; stir until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1498.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
ROASTED SWEET POTATO MANGO SALAD
This is a wonderful, refreshing roasted sweet potato salad with mangoes and avocados. It's very easy and never fails to impress! Add habanero peppers for a spicy kick. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Provided by Jeni
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spread sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet; spray with cooking spray and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and refrigerate until cooled completely.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl; let rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Mix chilled sweet potatoes, mangoes, onion, cilantro, avocado, green onion, and habanero pepper together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over potato mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7 calories, Carbohydrate 91.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 665.6 mg, Sugar 33.5 g
GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
For a crowd-pleasing side dish, try Patrick and Gina Neely's Glazed Sweet Potatoes for Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Cut each of the yams into 8 evenly shaped wedges. Lay them out in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and allow to dissolve. Mix in syrup and cook until smooth. Pour the glaze over the yams and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until the yams are tender when pierced with a fork but they still hold their shape.
SWEET POTATO AND MANGO BAKE
A nice side dish served with savoury chicken and crusty white bread. A nice subtle blending of flavours.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease pan lightly with butter.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, onions, orange and red peppers, ginger, raisins, mango, salt, pepper and nutmeg together and place into prepared pan.
- Next mix the brown sugar and flour together, then the mango juice with the vinegar.
- Now mix the sugar mixture with the juice mixture and pour over the vegetables.
- Dot with the diced butter.
- Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 360.6, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 27.6, Protein 2.8
GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them this way, and now her sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well! -Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, place in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 25-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Cut into chunks., Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND LIME
Dress up sweet potatoes with a flavorful brown sugar glaze. The sweetness of this extra-tasty side dish is balanced by a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add sweet potatoes; cook, stirring once, until beginning to brown, 2 minutes.
- Add broth, packed brown sugar, and fresh lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 10 minutes. Uncover, and cook over medium-high until sweet potatoes are tender and liquid is syrupy, 7 to 9 minutes more (there should be only a small amount of liquid remaining).
- Remove skillet from heat; add butter, and swirl skillet until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g
Tips:
- Choose firm and evenly-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Use a sharp knife to score the sweet potatoes before roasting. This will help the glaze penetrate the potatoes and create crispy edges.
- To make the glaze, combine melted butter, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Brush the glaze over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Roast the potatoes in a preheated oven at 425°F for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- For added flavor, sprinkle the sweet potatoes with chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or thyme, before serving.
Conclusion:
These mango-glazed sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, savory, and slightly tangy, with a crispy exterior and a tender interior. The glaze is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it adds a wonderful flavor to the potatoes. These sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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