Sweet Potato Boats Recipe
Overview:
Sweet Potato Boats make a delightful, fat-free side dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy winter dinner, a festive Christmas feast, or a Hanukkah celebration. Bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients, these boats are not only delicious but also low in cholesterol and packed with nutrients. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize the filling to your taste preferences.
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bake the sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them in their skins until they are tender, about 45-60 minutes. Once done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool. |
| 2 | Prepare the filling: In a food processor, grind the cranberries until they are finely chopped. Then, add the raisins, walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and the reserved sweet potato flesh. Process the mixture until it is well combined and forms a cohesive filling. |
| 3 | Assemble the boats: Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the flesh, leaving enough behind to hold the shell together and form a boat-like shape. |
| 4 | Fill the boats: Spoon the prepared filling into each sweet potato shell, mounding it generously. Make sure to distribute the filling evenly among all the boats. |
| 5 | Bake the boats: Place the filled sweet potato boats back onto the baking sheet and return them to the 350°F (175°C) oven. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the edges of the sweet potatoes are slightly crispy. |
| 6 | Serve and enjoy: Once baked, remove the sweet potato boats from the oven. If the potatoes are large, consider slicing each boat in half before serving. Serve hot as a delightful side dish alongside your favorite main course. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of these flavorful sweet potato boats! |
Notes:
- Variations: Feel free to customize the filling according to your taste preferences. You can substitute chopped apples for either the raisins or the cranberries, or add other ingredients like chopped pecans or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Storage: These sweet potato boats are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Nutritional Information: Each serving of sweet potato boats provides approximately 167.3 calories, 6.5g of fat, 27.2g of carbohydrates, 3.8g of fiber, and 2.8g of protein. They are low in cholesterol and saturated fat, making them a healthy choice for any meal.
