Pineapple Peanut Butter Sweet Potatoes
Transform your dinner table with the irresistible fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in Pineapple Peanut Butter Sweet Potatoes. This vibrant dish combines perfectly roasted cinnamon-dusted sweet potatoes with a luscious peanut butter-pineapple sauce, creating a unique flavor profile that’s both comforting and tropical. The final touch of juicy pineapple chunks, crunchy roasted peanuts, and fresh cilantro adds texture and brightness, elevating this creative recipe to a show-stopping side dish or vegetarian main course. Easy to prepare with pantry staples like creamy peanut butter and canned pineapple, this recipe is a fantastic way to shake up your weeknight meals with a healthy, flavor-packed twist. Perfect for those craving a bold, nutrient-packed side, this dish will become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Canned pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 0.25 cup Pineapple juice from can
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch cubes for even roasting.
Place the sweet potato cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and ground cinnamon. Toss to coat evenly.
Spread the sweet potatoes into a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the peanut butter pineapple sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, pineapple juice, maple syrup, and lime juice. Stir until smooth and heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the sweet potatoes are done, transfer them to a serving dish.
Pour the warm peanut butter pineapple sauce over the roasted sweet potatoes. Gently toss to coat.
Top the dish with canned pineapple chunks, chopped roasted peanuts, and fresh cilantro for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this sweet, savory, and tangy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3181 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1221 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
