Best 9 Sweet Potato With Toasted Coconut Recipes

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**Sweet Potato with Toasted Coconut: A Culinary Delight from Alice's Recipes**

Savor the delectable flavors of roasted sweet potatoes adorned with toasted coconut in this tantalizing dish from Alice's Recipes. Indulge in a symphony of textures, where the soft, yielding flesh of the sweet potatoes contrasts with the crispy, nutty crunch of toasted coconut. This dish takes you on a culinary journey, blending sweet, savory, and earthy notes with a touch of tropical flair. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, Sweet Potato with Toasted Coconut promises an explosion of flavor in every bite.

**A Medley of Sweet Potato Recipes to Satisfy Every Palate:**

1. **Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter:** Experience the classic simplicity of roasted sweet potatoes elevated with garlic butter. Roasted to perfection, the potatoes possess a tender texture and caramelized exterior, while the garlic butter adds a savory, aromatic touch.

2. **Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Mayo:** Get ready for a flavor-packed treat with these crispy sweet potato fries. Perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they're served with a zesty Sriracha mayo dipping sauce that brings a delightful balance of heat and tang.

3. **Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas:** Embark on a culinary adventure with these hearty and flavorful enchiladas. Stuffed with a combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of spices, they're topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese for an irresistible finish.

4. **Thai Sweet Potato Soup:** Indulge in the aromatic and comforting Thai Sweet Potato Soup. This creamy soup features a harmonious blend of sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and fragrant Thai spices. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul.

5. **Sweet Potato Brownies:** Treat yourself to a sweet and wholesome dessert with Sweet Potato Brownies. These fudgy brownies are packed with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, making them a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate brownies without compromising on taste.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COCONUT ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Coconut oil helps transform these sweet potatoes into a wonderful side dish accented with a sprinkle of freshly grated lime zest.

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  • Spread potatoes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Protein 3 grams

SWEET POTATO TOAST WITH ALMOND BUTTER, BANANA AND TOASTED COCONUT CHIPS



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This sweet treat, which swaps toasted bread for slices of roasted sweet potato, tastes like dessert but is surprisingly wholesome.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total)
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Fine salt
4 tablespoons almond butter
1 large banana, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted coconut chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Slice off the 4 long sides of each of the sweet potatoes so the potatoes are squared off and sit flat on a cutting board. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks, about 5-inches-by-2-inches (you should get 3 planks per sweet potato). Combine the sweet potatoes, coconut oil and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and toss gently to coat. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Remove the sweet potato toasts to 2 plates.
  • Divide the almond butter among the toasts, then top each with sliced banana and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Sodium 100 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 5 grams

COCONUT-SWEET POTATO PIE



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Serve Coconut-Sweet Potato Pie as an autumn or holiday dessert. Coconut adds a flavor twist to this classic custard pie of spiced sweet potatoes baked in a pastry shell in Coconut-Sweet Potato Pie.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl until well blended.
  • Add eggs, milk and butter; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup of the coconut. Pour into pastry shell.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Top with the whipped topping and remaining 1/2 cup coconut just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SWEET POTATO WITH TOASTED COCONUT



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Provided by Maya Kaimal

Categories     Bean     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Coconut     Spice     Root Vegetable     Sweet Potato/Yam     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings (as part of a large meal)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium sweet potatoes (1 3/4 pound total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
2 cups water, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeño, slit lengthwise with stem end intact
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
10 fresh curry leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring sweet potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil with turmeric, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until very toasted (pale reddish-brown all over; be careful not to burn). Transfer to a plate.
  • Break sweet potatoes up with the back of a spoon so that some chunks remain. Add toasted coconut, beans, garlic, cumin, chile, and remaining 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick and begins to stick to bottom of saucepan, add more water.
  • Heat oil in cleaned small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add mustard seeds, and cook until seeds begin to pop and/or turn gray. Add red pepper flakes and curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately and cooking just long enough for leaves to crackle. Stir spice mixture into sweet potato mixture (it will be very thick and chunky). Season with salt.

COCONUT SWEET POTATOES



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In Nacogdoches, Texas, Hasel King mashes sweet potatoes with pineapples, orange juice and seasonings. With a streusel-like topping of coconut and pecans, its sweet taste and pretty look will garner praise. TIP: To switch it up, follow Hasel's lead and substitute peanuts for the pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/3 cup crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. , Peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the pineapple, butter, orange juice, egg, salt, mace and ginger; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through., Combine the coconut, pecans and brown sugar; sprinkle over the top. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES



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These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Place sweet potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecan mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT CHIVE SOUR CREAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 portions

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 small garnet yams
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups sour cream, light or regular
1/4 cup coconut milk, light or regular
1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pierce each yam with a fork and lightly coat in oil. Cover in aluminum foil and bake until fork tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, mix the sour cream, coconut milk, 3/4 cup of coconut, half of the chives and lime juice. Place mixture in refrigerator and chill until ready to use. When yams are cooked through, set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove foil, and cut each yam in half widthwise. Make 2 incisions at the rounded end of the yam to form an 'x' and spread open. Set the yam on its flat side, and top with a dollop of the coconut chive sour cream. Garnish with the remaining coconut and chives.

SWEET POTATO AND COCONUT BREAD



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This bread is a welcomed treat anytime. I especially love it with a good book and a cup of my favorite tea. Recipe can also be made in two 5x9-inch loaf pans.

Provided by Maybelle Miller

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 ⅔ cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat sugar into creamed butter until fully incorporated, about 3 more minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating each egg completely before add the next. Beat in sweet potato and vanilla extract until well mixed. Stir flour mixture, coconut, and walnuts into butter mixture until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 320.9 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

SWEET-POTATO TOAST 4 WAYS



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Swap toast for taters! Go gluten-free with roasted slices of sweet potato you can make ahead and reheat in the toaster oven. These toasts are nutrient-dense and you can make them even healthier with one of our sweet or savory toppings, all are packed with protein and beneficial fats.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick planks
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Sliced hard-cooked egg and chopped sauteed greens
Sliced avocado and cocktail tomatoes, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges
Nut butter, berries, sliced mango, and toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
Hummus, sliced cucumber and radishes, and sunflower sprouts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, drizzle potatoes with oil and season with salt; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, flipping once, until tender and beginning to caramelize, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Toasts can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • For a crispy exterior and a creamy interior, choose sweet potatoes that are about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, toast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat until it is golden brown.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise.
  • Top the sweet potatoes with the toasted coconut, butter, honey, and cinnamon.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately.

Conclusion:

This recipe for sweet potatoes with toasted coconut is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the toasted coconut adds a crispy texture and a nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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