**Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes: A Sweet and Tangy Side Dish**
Sweet potatoes, renowned for their natural sweetness and vibrant orange hue, take on a delightful transformation in this recipe. Sliced into rounds or wedges, these humble vegetables are roasted until tender and caramelized, then generously coated in a tantalizing glaze that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The glaze, a harmonious blend of lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and herbs, seeps into every nook and cranny of the roasted potatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile side dish complements a wide range of main courses, from roasted chicken and grilled salmon to hearty vegetarian stews. It's a simple yet elegant dish that adds a pop of color and a burst of flavor to any meal.
This recipe provides three variations of the glaze, each offering a unique flavor profile. The classic lemon glaze is a timeless favorite, delivering a bright and citrusy tang. For those who prefer a touch of heat, the spicy lemon glaze incorporates a hint of cayenne pepper, adding a subtle warmth to the dish. And for those with a sweet tooth, the honey lemon glaze amps up the sweetness with an extra drizzle of honey, creating a luscious glaze that will satisfy your cravings.
Whichever glaze you choose, these lemony glazed sweet potatoes are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. They're easy to make, bursting with flavor, and visually appealing, making them perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
LEMON-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
A Thanksgiving meal wouldn't be complete without this sweet side dish.
Categories Thanksgiving glazed sweet potato sweet potato
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch-thick slices. Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish and arrange sweet-potato slices in a single layer.
- Mix brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Pour evenly over potatoes, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, return potatoes to oven, and bake until glaze becomes syrupy, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately. (The glazed sweet potatoes may be cooked in advance, stored in the refrigerator, and reheated in a warm oven.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories
LEMON-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-174535
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. In large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer 10 to 12 minutes or just until potatoes are tender but not soft. (Potatoes should be tender on the outside but resistant in center when pierced with tip of pairing knife.) Drain potatoes; cool. Meanwhile put water, sugars and salt in nonreactive small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring just until the sugars are dissolved. Simmer 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, grated nutmeg, and 2 Tbsp. butter. Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter. Peel potatoes; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in single layer in baking dish. Pour lemon syrup over. Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, basting occasionally until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges. Remove from oven; cool slightly before serving. Serve hot or warm garnished with lemon peel. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them this way, and now her sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well! -Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, place in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 25-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Cut into chunks., Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LEMONY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
This is mom's alternative to the traditional sweet potatoes usually served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love the pairing of the lemon and spuds, but would personally cut back the sugar a bit, perhaps 1/4 cup of one or the other. (But I don't like candied yams at all.)
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. reduce heat simmer 10-12 minutes or just until tender but not soft. (Potatoes should be tender on the outside but resistant in center when pierced with tip of paring knife.) Drain potatoes: cool.
- Meanwhile in a nonreactive pan the 3/4 cup of water, the sugars, and salt. Bring to boiling, stirring just until sugared are dissolved. Simmer 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, nutmeg, and 2 Tbs. butter.
- Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter. Peel potatoes; cut crosswise into 3/4 inch- thick slices. Arrange slices in a single layer in baking dish. Pour lemon syrup over potatoes. Bake in preheated oven 40-50 minutes, basting occasionally, until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges. Remove from oven cool slightly before serving garnish with lemon peel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 271.6, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 28.6, Protein 2.2
LEMONY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results in a nice glaze.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the butter, lemon juice and salt; drizzle over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and lemon zest., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
For a crowd-pleasing side dish, try Patrick and Gina Neely's Glazed Sweet Potatoes for Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Cut each of the yams into 8 evenly shaped wedges. Lay them out in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and allow to dissolve. Mix in syrup and cook until smooth. Pour the glaze over the yams and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until the yams are tender when pierced with a fork but they still hold their shape.
BACON-HERB WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH LEMON GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place garlic in a small ramekin, drizzle with 1-tablespoon olive oil, and wrap in foil. Bake until soft, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic flesh from head into a small bowl.
- Arrange tenderloins on work surface. Rub the top each tenderloin with 1/2 of the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper. Mix together the herbs and scatter half of the mix over the garlic on each tenderloin. Wrap 6 strips of bacon around each tenderloin and tie bacon in place with kitchen twine.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat oil in a medium, skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides. Transfer seared tenderloins to medium roasting pan; place in the oven and cook to medium doneness about 8 to10 minutes. Transfer tenderloins to cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. Remove twine before carving.
- Combine juice, sugar and zest in a small non-reactive pan and reduce to 1/2 cup. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss sweet potatoes in oil and roast in a large ovenproof skillet. Roast until lightly golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the pan from the oven and place on a burner over medium heat. Add the glaze to the potatoes and toss to coat evenly. Saute potatoes until all are glazed.
SWEET POTATOES BAKED WITH LEMON
This recipe first appeared in The Times in 1992, with an article by Molly O'Neill, when Edna Lewis, many years after writing her seminal cookbook "The Taste of Country Cooking," was the chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner. The addition of lemon zest and juice make this brighter and less sweet than typical sweet potato dishes.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the potatoes under warm water. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir well. When the butter has melted, remove from the heat and beat in the lemon juice. Set aside.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to grease a shallow baking dish. Lay the sweet potatoes in the dish in a single layer and pour the lemon syrup on top. Bake until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 201 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CITRUS-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
These candied sweet potatoes work as a side dish for any dinner or holiday celebration by balancing citrusy sweet and savory flavors - and they also produce top-notch leftovers. Right out of the oven or the fridge, they are sure to add a pleasantly tart note to any meal. The braising liquid thickens as the tubers cook, resulting in a tangy glaze that coats every bite. Its acidity also helps the sweet potatoes stay intact with a slight bite even as they soften. The thinly sliced orange zest becomes tender and develops a marmalade-like taste. The shiny strips make for a beautiful garnish, along with the syrupy pan sauce.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees (see Tip). Use a vegetable peeler to peel strips of zest off 2 oranges. Cut the strips into thin matchsticks using a sharp knife and transfer to a large bowl. Juice all the oranges, the lemon and limes into the bowl for 1 1/4 cups juice. Whisk in the brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- Generously peel the sweet potatoes, removing the skin and the tougher layer of flesh just beneath. If your sweet potatoes are larger than 2 inches in diameter, halve or quarter lengthwise. Cut into 1-inch-thick rounds or pieces, add to the citrus mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes and juice mixture to a 9-by-13-inch shallow glass or ceramic baking dish. Dot the top with the butter. Bake, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes to cook and coat evenly, until the sweet potatoes are tender and glazed, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A paring knife should slide through the potatoes easily and the glaze should be the consistency of syrup.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The dish can be made ahead and cooled, then wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350-degree oven, covered with foil, or in a microwave, covered with a microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap.
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Don't peel the sweet potatoes: The skin of the sweet potatoes is packed with nutrients, so there's no need to peel them. Just make sure to scrub them well.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If the pieces are too small, they will overcook and become mushy.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with oil and spices: This will help them to brown and caramelize in the oven.
- Roast the sweet potatoes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Make the glaze while the sweet potatoes are roasting: This will give the glaze time to thicken and develop its flavors.
- Brush the glaze over the sweet potatoes and return them to the oven for 5 minutes: This will help the glaze to set and give the sweet potatoes a glossy finish.
Conclusion:
Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are roasted until tender and then glazed with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. These sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are some additional tips for making the best Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes:
- You can use any type of sweet potato for this recipe, but I recommend using Garnet yams or Jewel sweet potatoes. These varieties have a deep orange flesh that is naturally sweet and flavorful.
- If you don't have lemon juice on hand, you can substitute lime juice or orange juice. However, lemon juice will give the glaze the best flavor.
- You can also add other spices to the glaze, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger. Just be careful not to add too many spices, or the glaze will become overpowering.
- Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes can be served as a side dish with roasted chicken, pork, or fish. They can also be served as a vegetarian main course.
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