Yams or Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple and Nuts
Elevate your holiday table or cozy family dinner with this delicious recipe for Yams or Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple and Nuts—a sensational blend of sweet, nutty, and spiced flavors! This crowd-pleasing side dish combines tender, lightly caramelized yams or sweet potatoes with juicy pineapple chunks, a touch of brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg. A crunchy topping of pecans or walnuts adds richness and texture, while optional marshmallows create a golden, gooey finish perfect for festive occasions. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is simple yet indulgent, making it a must-try for Thanksgiving or any comfort-food craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium yams or sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (canned, drained or fresh)
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup marshmallows (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Peel the yams or sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the yam or sweet potato cubes, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked yam or sweet potato cubes, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix gently to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the top of the mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the yams or sweet potatoes are fully tender and the top is lightly caramelized.
If using marshmallows, sprinkle them over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking and broil briefly on low until golden and melted. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% | |
*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.
