Coconut-Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Coconut-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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Directions:

  1. Wash and dry the potatoes and then wrap them individually in sheets of aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare a bull's-eye fire for medium heat (see below). When the coals are ready, place the sweet potatoes directly on the charcoal grate resting on the edge of the charcoal. Close the lid and cook until the potatoes are soft, 45 to 55 minutes, turning them occasionally. To check for doneness, squeeze the potatoes with a pair of tongs.
  3. Remove the potatoes from the grill and let them cool for about 15 minutes before unwrapping them. Slit the skins with a knife and peel off and discard the skin. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside while you make the glaze.
  4. Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct medium heat Coconut-Glazed Sweet Potatoes (you can also do this step on your stove top). Combine the glaze ingredients in the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture reduce until half the volume remains, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The glaze will be slightly thick. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the sweet potato cubes, gently stirring to coat with the glaze, being careful not to mash them.
  5. In a small skillet over high heat, toast and brown the coconut, about 2 minutes.
  6. Place the potatoes in a serving bowl and sprinkle the toasted coconut over the top. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 807.77 Kcal (3382 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.44g 41%
Cholesterol 30.53mg 10%
Sodium 1418.53mg 59%
Potassium 1968.99mg 42%
Total Carbs 136.67g 46%
Sugars 50.84g 203%
Dietary Fiber 17.75g 71%
Protein 11.95g 24%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 47%
Vitamin A 5.3mg 178%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 185.1mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.98 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.25g 41%
Cholesterol 4.91mg 10%
Sodium 228.25mg 59%
Potassium 316.83mg 42%
Total Carbs 21.99g 46%
Sugars 8.18g 203%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 71%
Protein 1.92g 24%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 178%
Iron 1mg 36%
Calcium 29.8mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.6
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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