Curried Purple Sweet Potatoes Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Curried Purple Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Sweet Potatoes don't need to be served sweet - this recipe uses Indian curry spices, while still imparting the warm flavors familiar during the holidays.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword curried, sweet potatoes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 180kcal

Cost 5

Ingredients

1 lb. purple sweet potatoes peeled and diced
1 tbsp. fresh ginger minced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground turmeric
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground coriander
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped pecans

Instructions

Place the diced sweet potatoes in a water-filled saucepan and bring to a light boil.
1 lb. purple sweet potatoes
Simmer them for about 6 to 8 minutes, then transfer to cold water.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet.
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Add the ginger and garlic and cook over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes.
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves
Add the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with all of the spices.
2 tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. ground turmeric, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground coriander, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toss everything and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve topped with chopped pecans.
Chopped pecans

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