Best 12 Sweet Potato With Toasted Coconut Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey that harmonizes the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the nutty, toasted flavor of coconut. This dish, a symphony of autumnal flavors, is a captivating side dish or a delicious vegan main course. With just a few simple ingredients and the magic of your kitchen, you can transform humble sweet potatoes and coconut into a delectable dish that will impress your family and friends. Join us as we explore the best recipe for sweet potato with toasted coconut, a recipe that celebrates the bounty of nature and the joy of home cooking.

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

SWEET POTATO WITH TOASTED COCONUT



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Provided by Maya Kaimal

Categories     Bean     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Coconut     Spice     Root Vegetable     Sweet Potato/Yam     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings (as part of a large meal)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium sweet potatoes (1 3/4 pound total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
2 cups water, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeño, slit lengthwise with stem end intact
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
10 fresh curry leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring sweet potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil with turmeric, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until very toasted (pale reddish-brown all over; be careful not to burn). Transfer to a plate.
  • Break sweet potatoes up with the back of a spoon so that some chunks remain. Add toasted coconut, beans, garlic, cumin, chile, and remaining 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick and begins to stick to bottom of saucepan, add more water.
  • Heat oil in cleaned small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add mustard seeds, and cook until seeds begin to pop and/or turn gray. Add red pepper flakes and curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately and cooking just long enough for leaves to crackle. Stir spice mixture into sweet potato mixture (it will be very thick and chunky). Season with salt.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT CHIVE SOUR CREAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 portions

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 small garnet yams
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups sour cream, light or regular
1/4 cup coconut milk, light or regular
1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pierce each yam with a fork and lightly coat in oil. Cover in aluminum foil and bake until fork tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, mix the sour cream, coconut milk, 3/4 cup of coconut, half of the chives and lime juice. Place mixture in refrigerator and chill until ready to use. When yams are cooked through, set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove foil, and cut each yam in half widthwise. Make 2 incisions at the rounded end of the yam to form an 'x' and spread open. Set the yam on its flat side, and top with a dollop of the coconut chive sour cream. Garnish with the remaining coconut and chives.

SKILLET SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT, GARLIC AND CHILE



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Sweet potatoes love to be oven roasted, but dicing and sauteing them allows you to get that charred yet deeply sweet flavor in a fraction of the time. The coconut here acts like a breadcrumb, providing a crispiness that's spiked with chile flakes and garlic. It's a simple (and one-pan!) fall or winter side dish that's both hearty and bright.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup unsweetened grated coconut
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the coconut, garlic and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coconut mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the coconut and garlic are fragrant and the coconut has turned golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate.
  • In the same skillet (no need to wipe it out), heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and salt. Toss to coat the sweet potatoes in the oil (be careful not to spatter the oil). Arrange the potatoes in a single layer and let cook, stirring occasionally so that all sides get browned, until the sweet potatoes are slightly charred and soft enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately mix in the coconut mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice, if needed.

SWEET-POTATO COCONUT PURéE



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Drawing her inspiration from the Caribbean, food editor Lillian Chou stirred lightly sweetened coconut milk into roasted sweet potatoes.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 pounds medium sweet potatoes
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
  • Prick sweet potatoes in several places with a fork, then bake on a foil-lined baking sheet, rotating potatoes halfway through baking, until very soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, halve sweet potatoes and scoop flesh into a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, bring coconut milk, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt just to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir into warm sweet potatoes, then pulse in batches in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt.

COCONUT OIL ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Using virgin coconut oil in this recipe enhances the flavor of the sweet potatoes, while infusing a subtle perfume of coconut to them. Virgin coconut oil is found in most health food stores. Adapted from Melissa Clark, NY Times.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons organic virgin coconut oil
1 3/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil over low heat.
  • In a large bowl, toss together, the potatoes, coconut oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • In a large baking dish, spread the potatoes out evenly and roast, tossing occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about an hour.

CINNAMON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Slices of sweet potato baked with cinnamon and brown sugar. The caramelized brown sugar make these potatoes taste like candy! I attended a catered dinner and the caterer served these with a beautiful turkey dinner. I begged for the recipe, been making it ever since.

Provided by TIA_DAWN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and place in the oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the oiled dish, and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, turning after 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • After the 20 minutes is up, remove the potatoes from the oven, and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture. Stir to coat. Return to the oven, and roast for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Stir potatoes as necessary to allow them to brown evenly.
  • Remove potatoes to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 375.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

COCONUT SWEET POTATO BAKE



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Convenient canned sweet potatoes are scrumptious in Coconut Sweet Potato Bake, recommended by Jan Pavkov of Doylestown, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield about 50 (1/2 cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cans (2 pounds 8 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes, drained
2 cups butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Divide sweet potatoes among four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut and vanilla. Pour over sweet potatoes., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 cups marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff and melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT OIL ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Here, coconut oil deepens the natural caramelized flavor of roasted sweet potatoes, and it adds a delicate coconut essence. Brown sugar and nutmeg sweeten the dish, and a dash of black pepper makes it for adults. It's just delicious.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
1 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • In a large bowl, toss together potatoes, coconut oil, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH TOASTED COCONUT AND GRAPES



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Great side dish, from the Plantation Room in Calloway Gardens, Atlanta. Making this reminds me of going to see the lights there around Christmas!

Provided by alijen

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup malibu coconut rum
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces
4 ounces shredded sweetened coconut (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons maple syrup
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups grapes, divided

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in the rum overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water 10 to 15 minutes, until a paring knife goes through a piece without resistance.
  • Drain and cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, toast the coconut by spreading on a baking sheet and cooking in the oven 2 to 3 minutes until just beginning to brown.
  • Cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt dissolves.
  • While whisking, add the syrup and olive oil slowly.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons coconut and 1/4 cup grapes.
  • Toss remaining coconut and grapes, the raisins with any reserved juices and sweet potatoes with the dressing.
  • Spread in a shallow platter and top with the reserved coconut and grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 105.5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 24.2, Protein 2.8

SWEET POTATO-COCONUT CASSEROLE



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It may look like a traditional sweet potato casserole at first glance, but this version gets richness from coconut milk instead of cream, and brightness from fresh lime juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 teaspoons juice
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit 5 minutes, then transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Add coconut milk and lime zest and juice; process until combined. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with marshmallows and coconut and bake until toasted and golden, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

COCONUT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Not every sweet potato casserole can claim Healthy Living creds. This one can, and it's a beauty too-topped with lightly toasted shreds of flaked coconut.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 10 servings, about 3/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
2 apples, cored, thinly sliced
2/3 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sweet potatoes in greased 13x9-inch baking dish; top with apples.
  • Mix syrup, butter and salt; pour over apples. Sprinkle with coconut; cover.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Uncover. Bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until apples are tender and coconut is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT-GINGER TOPPING



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Surprise them with sweet potatoes finished with a fun coconut-ginger topping. Rather add some nutty crunch? Sub chopped pecans for the coconut.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (2 lb), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes, garlic, water and salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender (do not drain).
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, the coconut and gingerroot; spread on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  • Mash potatoes, cooking liquid and 3 tablespoons butter with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed until no lumps remain. Spoon into ungreased casserole or serving dish. Sprinkle with coconut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before slicing them open and scooping out the flesh.
  • Toast the coconut in a pan over medium heat until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the sweet potato flesh, coconut milk, brown sugar, and spices in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook the sweet potato mixture over low heat for 15 minutes, or until it has thickened.
  • Garnish the sweet potato mixture with toasted coconut and serve warm.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato with toasted coconut is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, while the toasted coconut adds a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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