Tamarind Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot
Infuse your meals with bold, tangy flavors with this Tamarind Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot recipe! Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are slow-cooked in a luscious blend of tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and cayenne. The result? A mouthwatering combination of sweet, sour, and savory with just a hint of heat. This easy, hands-off recipe only takes 15 minutes of prep before your crock pot does all the work, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or hands-free entertaining. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice, these tamarind-infused sweet potatoes are a versatile dish you can serve as a side or over fluffy rice for a satisfying plant-based meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized (about 2 lbs) sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (grated) ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
Instructions
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized 1.5-inch cubes. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, water, and olive oil until well combined.
Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with a small amount of olive oil or non-stick spray.
Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the crock pot and pour the tamarind mixture evenly over the top.
Stir gently to coat the sweet potatoes in the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Stir once or twice during cooking to ensure even coating and cooking.
Once the sweet potatoes are done, adjust the seasoning with salt if needed, and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4362 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 797.9 g | 290% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 111.3 g | 398% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1196 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
