Slow Cooker Coconut-Curry Sweet Potatoes

Spice up your seasonal sweet potatoes!

Take sweet potatoes to places you never thought possible with this spicy, savory slow cooker meal! Rich in beta carotene and fiber, sweet potatoes are one of our favorite superfoods. When slowly simmered with curry, coconut, and garlic, they take on a powerful, unique flavor that’s perfect for the upcoming fall season.

The next time you are craving a creamy curry but don’t want to account for the extra calories, give this receipt a shot. It gives you all of the tastes, flavors, and benefits that curry can offer without the unnecessary saturated fats. Choose the longer cook time to ensure that your house takes in all of the aromas this dish has to offer.

You can check out these Low-Carb Dinner Recipes for great options to pair this side with!

Nutritious and Delicious Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a great option when it comes to meal prep, especially if you are working on following a plant-based diet. They are not only loaded with vitamins and minerals, but they are also high in fiber and antioxidants. If eaten frequently, sweet potatoes can even help to ease inflammatory issues or conditions you might have.

If it’s your first time trying a sweet potato, you will definitely want to get a recipe card out to write this one down. Add some fun to your next meal by creating this unique side dish that gives both sweet and spicy flavors that will get you excited to eat this “good for you” sweet potato curry recipe.

Ingredients Needed

The best part about this recipe is although there are quite a few ingredients to put together this delicious spice blend, there are probably at least a few you already have in the pantry.

Whether you are going to head out to the grocery store or create your pick-up order, be sure and check to see what you have before creating this delicious sweet potato coconut curry!

• Coconut oil
• Sweet potatoes
• Garlic cloves
• Coconut sugar
• Curry powder
• Black pepper
• Cinnamon
• Kosher or Sea salt
• Shredded coconut

If you like a little bit more spice, you could also add in some fresh cilantro or fresh ginger for garnish! If you wanted a more creamy sauce you could also use light coconut milk, just factor that into your calories or macros for the day.

This is the perfect recipe to take to any of your upcoming holiday parties or get-togethers. The whole thing can be thrown together in minutes and then left to cook while you finish up any other to-dos you might have on your list!

How to Make Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Sweet Potatoes

Some might think of curry sauce or other curried dishes as complicated and hard to make, but this is a great recipe to prove that theory wrong! The slow cooking option makes it great for busy weeknights or fancy weekends.

3 Steps is literally all it takes to get this side completed from start to finish!

Step 1

Add the coconut oil to the slow cooker, get it pre-heated, and prepare the sweet potatoes and garlic

Step 2

Throw in the potatoes and all other ingredients (except the shredded coconut) and mix together in the slow cooker until everything is coated evenly

Step 3

For the last step, you can decide which cooking time works best for you. On high heat, 2-3 hours works. If you need a little more time, cook it on low for 4-5 hours. Either way, you will get complete deliciousness!

If you wanted to, you could mix your ingredients together in a small bowl, but who really wants more dishes to have to clean? One of the other pros about this recipe is that everything can be mixed and cooked in the slow cooker, saving you time and dirty dishes!

For more fall inspiration, check out these delicious slow cooker recipes.

More Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are filling in a way that doesn’t leave you miserable! Plus, they fit easily into your everyday healthy meal. Sweet potatoes offer so many health benefits and are a great way to begin working on meeting your daily nutritional values.

A few of our favorite ways to enjoy these superfoods include:

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Baked Sweet Potato with Feta and Chives
• Roasted Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Nachos
• Sweet Potato Crusted Pizza
• Sweet Potato Crunchies
• Orange-Glazed Chicken Sweet Potato Kebabs

Sweet potatoes are low-fat, if you are looking for ways to add more healthy fats to your diet, you can sprinkle on a bit of olive oil, some nuts, or seeds to find the balance you are looking for. This can also add great texture and flavor combinations you might not have thought of before.

For more ideas, be sure and check out the Low-Carb Meal Plan and our Slow Cooker Recipes That Will Actually Help You Lose Weight to keep meal planning fun and exciting!

How to Store Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Sweet Potatoes

After the curry cooks and you have enjoyed it fresh, you can store it in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. While hot and fresh will always be the best way to enjoy this recipe, it is still pretty tasty the second time around as well!

More Delicious Potato Side Dish Recipes

Potatoes (specifically white potatoes) are probably the most used option when it comes to deciding on a side dish. Sometimes potatoes can get a bad rep in the health and wellness industry, but don’t always believe what you hear!

Potatoes themselves are not the enemy, and when prepared correctly can actually be a great tool in your healthy lifestyle. So, if you’re a little burnt out on brown rice, cauliflower rice, and other traditional low-carb sides, check out some of our latest recipes that include one of your favorite foods: potatoes!

• Slow Cooker Garlic Roasted Potatoes
• Slow Cooker Homestyle Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
• One Skillet Mixed Vegetables
• Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
• Curried Coconut Mussels
• Curried Carrot and Ginger Soup

Eating well and living a healthy lifestyle don’t have to be boring, in fact, it can be the most fun and enjoyable way to live!

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