Fig-Walnut Sweet Potato Casserole Boats 🍠🌰
Description: If you’re looking for a delectable and wholesome dish that combines the sweetness of figs with the earthiness of walnuts, then these Fig-Walnut Sweet Potato Casserole Boats are just what you need! Whether you’re a fig aficionado or prefer alternatives like mashed ripe bananas or dates, this recipe promises a burst of flavors in every bite. The prep time includes baking the potatoes to perfection, ensuring a dish that’s not just delicious but also nutritious.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 8 dried figs, minced
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons butter
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 556.7
- Fat: 8.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 10.1mg
- Sodium: 403.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 123.6g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 60.6g
- Protein: 3.8g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bake sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until they are tender, about 1 hour. |
| 2 | Prepare figs: While the sweet potatoes are baking, mince the dried figs into small pieces. |
| 3 | Scoop out potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are done and cool enough to handle, carefully scoop out the flesh and place it in a large bowl, making sure to reserve the jackets. |
| 4 | Mix ingredients: To the bowl of sweet potato flesh, add the minced figs, walnuts, corn syrup, maple syrup, vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is smooth. |
| 5 | Refill potato jackets: Stuff the sweet potato mixture back into the reserved jackets, evenly distributing the filling among them. |
| 6 | Add butter: Dot the tops of each filled sweet potato jacket with 1/2 teaspoon of butter. |
| 7 | Bake: Place the stuffed sweet potato jackets back on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and slightly golden on top. |
| 8 | Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish or a satisfying main course. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite! |
These Fig-Walnut Sweet Potato Casserole Boats are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a wholesome addition to your holiday table. Give this recipe a try and delight your taste buds with its irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors!
