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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (124g) Recipe makes 8 servings |
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| Calories 275 | ||
| Calories from Fat 113 | (41%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 12.6g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 41% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% | |
| Sodium 136mg | 5% | |
| Potassium 327mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.2g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 8% | |
| Sugars 30.4g | ||
| Protein 1.2g | 2% | |
Aloha Sweet Potatoes
By: Color Guard Mom
Jul 20, 2006
I got this from an internet source a while back. They taste just like the potatoes served at the luaus at the Hale Koa in Honolulu! Yummy!
SERVES 8
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Directions
1
Boil the sweet potatoes in their jackets until tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool and then cut into slices about 1 1/2 inches thick.2
In a large skillet melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and water and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.3
Reduce heat and add sweet potatoes.4
Cook gently, tossing lightly until sweet potatoes are glazed.5
Top with coconut before serving.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: cookiedog
On Oct 17, 2007
Oh me oh MY! These are delicious! I usually prefer yams (the orange ones) but wanted to stay true to the recipe so I bought the sweet potatoes. I absolutely loved them. They almost taste like dessert or a pie.
From: bullwinkle
On Jul 29, 2006
Never thought about using coconut in so many dishes. Everyone at my luaua said how delicious these sweet potatoes were. Thanks Colorguard Mom for a another big hit at my luau. Bullwinkle.
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