Sweet Potatoes with Coconut-Ginger Topping

Name: Sweet Potatoes with Coconut-Ginger Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted; 3 Tbsps butter or margarine, softened; 118 milliliters flaked coconut; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoons salt; 907 grams medium dark-orange sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 118 milliliters water

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Sweet Potatoes with Coconut-Ginger Topping a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 167 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat. Head to the store and pick up water, butter, dark-orange sweet potatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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).

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Sweet Potato

Garlic

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Heat oven to 350F. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, the coconut and gingerroot; spread on ungreased cookie sheet.

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Ginger

Coconut

Butter

Spread

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Baking Sheet

Bowl

Oven

Bake 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.

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Oven

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.

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Potato