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20-Minute Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

Super quick and easy, these Caramelized Sweet Potatoes are a healthy alternative to traditional, sticky, marshmallow recipes. And they taste like candy!

Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, Easy Sweet Potatoes, Healthy Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 185 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes about 1¾-2 pounds total
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
  • fresh finely chopped parsley for garnish if desired.

Instructions

  1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into ½-inch cubes*.

  2. Combine all ingredients in a large skillet with a lid. With cover off, bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir well. Reduce heat to a maintain a steady simmer, then cover and cook for 3 minutes.

  3. Remove cover, increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and potatoes are tender, golden and caramelized. This will take around 4-6 minutes. If liquid evaporates and potatoes are not tender, add a few tablespoons of water and continue cooking and stirring till tender. You want them tender, but not mushy.

  4. Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley, if desired.

Recipe Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.

One tip I with using the Vidalia Chopper - I bring the top down until I feel it engage in the vegetable. Then I give it a good whack. If you do it in one stroke, it may be too much pressure for the chopper. I find I can chop the hardest, most dense vegetables using this technique.

Nutrition Facts
20-Minute Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 379mg16%
Potassium 388mg11%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 16120IU322%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.