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Sweet Potatoes with Coconut-Ginger Topping

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 8
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Surprise them with sweet potatoes finished with a fun coconut-ginger topping. Rather add some nutty crunch? Sub chopped pecans for the coconut.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 30, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (2 lb), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Steps

  • 1
    In 3-quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes, garlic, water and salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender (do not drain).
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, the coconut and gingerroot; spread on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  • 3
    Mash potatoes, cooking liquid and 3 tablespoons butter with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed until no lumps remain. Spoon into ungreased casserole or serving dish. Sprinkle with coconut mixture.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Instead of coconut, try chopped pecans as a topping for the potatoes.
  • tip 2
    The moistness of sweet potatoes varies by color. Lighter sweet potatoes have a drier texture, so you may need to add milk or water when mashing them.
  • tip 3
    Put the mashed potatoes in a microwavable dish, cover and refrigerate. Make the topping and store at room temp. To serve, microwave the potatoes, loosely covered, on High for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring several times, then sprinkle with the topping.

Nutrition

140 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 16g Total Carbohydrate, 10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
200mg
8%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
10g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
170%
170%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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