4.9 from 102 votes
Sweet Potato Scallop
Sweet Potatoes and onions are baked in a garlic and rosemary-infused coconut broth to creamy, delicious perfection in this delightful side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Canadian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
- 1 rosemary sprig or 2 tablespoon dried and crushed
- 2 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh or dried
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼", 4 cups
- 1 onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400° Lightly grease a 9" oven-safe baking dish with the coconut oil.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat combine coconut milk, rosemary, garlic, thyme., salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, whisking.
- Make a slurry by combining the cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water and whisk until smooth, or shake in a small jar with a lid.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the coconut milk, bringing back to a boil, continuing to whisk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and remove rosemary sprig.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer sweet potato slices, then onion slices, continuing until done.
- Pour the garlic & herb-infused coconut milk evenly over the casserole.
- cover with foil, and allow to bake 60 minutes
- remove foil and bake another 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Full fat coconut milk works best for this recipe. Use both the coconut cream and the coconut water, which will be separated in the can. The two will combine easily as they are heated and whisked.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
9240IU
(185%)
Vitamin C
5.7mg
(6%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9240IU | 185% |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.