Tamarind Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot

Infuse your meals with bold, tangy flavors with this Tamarind Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot recipe! Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are slow-cooked in a luscious blend of tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and cayenne. The result? A mouthwatering combination of sweet, sour, and savory with just a hint of heat. This easy, hands-off recipe only takes 15 minutes of prep before your crock pot does all the work, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or hands-free entertaining. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice, these tamarind-infused sweet potatoes are a versatile dish you can serve as a side or over fluffy rice for a satisfying plant-based meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized (about 2 lbs) sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon (grated) ginger
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized 1.5-inch cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, water, and olive oil until well combined.

Step 3

Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with a small amount of olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 4

Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the crock pot and pour the tamarind mixture evenly over the top.

Step 5

Stir gently to coat the sweet potatoes in the sauce.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Stir once or twice during cooking to ensure even coating and cooking.

Step 7

Once the sweet potatoes are done, adjust the seasoning with salt if needed, and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3911.5 grams (3911.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3496

Total Fat 14.80g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4362mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 797.90g	290%
Dietary Fiber 111.30g	398%
Total Sugars 217.80g
Protein 58.50g	117%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1196mg	92%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 578mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.7%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 89.7%