Sweet Potato Patch

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A vibrant and textural salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, steamed carrots, and crunchy pine nuts.
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This Sweet Potato Patch is a colorful, nutrient-dense dish that balances earthy sweetness with bright acidity and nutty crunch. The roasted sweet potatoes provide a soft, caramelized base, while the steamed carrots retain a pleasant bite. Crushed pineapple adds a surprising tropical twist that cuts through the richness, and toasted pine nuts offer a luxurious finish. It’s a versatile vegan main or side that works beautifully for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or healthy meal prep. Serve it warm to highlight the roasted flavors, or let it cool to room temperature for a refreshing salad-like texture. Simple ingredients come together to create a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and exotic.

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Sweet Potato Patch

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 126.5

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This Sweet Potato Patch is a colorful, nutrient-dense dish that balances earthy sweetness with bright acidity and nutty crunch. The roasted sweet potatoes provide a soft, caramelized base, while the steamed carrots retain a pleasant bite. Crushed pineapple adds a surprising tropical twist that cuts through the richness, and toasted pine nuts offer a luxurious finish. It&# 226;€™s a versatile vegan main or side that works beautifully for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or healthy meal prep. Serve it warm to highlight the roasted flavors, or let it cool to room temperature for a refreshing salad-like texture. Simple ingredients come together to create a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and exotic.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork.
  3. Place the sweet potato directly on the oven rack and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced.
  4. Remove potato from oven and let cool until safe to handle.
  5. Cut the cooled sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
  6. Steam the sliced carrots for 8 minutes until just tender-crisp.
  7. Drain any excess water from the steamed carrots.
  8. In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed sweet potato and steamed carrots.
  9. Add the pine nuts, crushed pineapple, and cinnamon to the bowl.
  10. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
  11. Serve the patch cool or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 126.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 83.1mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 30.6g11%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 12.9g
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sweet potato, carrot, pine nuts, pineapple, vegan, vegetarian, roasted, steamed, salad, side dish, healthy, gluten-free, cinnamon, mung beans, tropical, easy dinner
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