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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Almond Butter Sauce Recipe

This powerhouse sweet potato side dish recipe is packed with vitamins and kicked up with a savory almond butter sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The Potatoes:
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
The Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon natural creamy almond butter
  • 4 teaspoons warm water
  • ¼ teaspoon Chili garlic sauce

Instructions

The Potatoes:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes until they are tender and starting to brown, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish, drizzle with the sauce and cilantro. Serve.
  5. Serve
The Sauce:
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond butter and warm water. Microwave for 10 seconds, then whisk in the chili garlic sauce until smooth.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5Cup Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 18395IU (368%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5Cup
Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 18395IU 368%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.