Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; 5 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 7), peeled and sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup walnut pieces; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
5 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 7), peeled and sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped

1
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Stir together the sugar, butter, cinnamon, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
2
Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a large mixing bowl.
3
Transfer half the sweet potatoes to a 6-quart slow cooker.
4
Spoon half the sugar-butter mixture on top.
5
Add the remaining potatoes and sugar-butter mixture.
6
Cook, covered, on low until the sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 4 hours.
7
Meanwhile, spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet, and bake until very golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Let cool, then roughly chop.
9
When the sweet potatoes are tender, gently stir in the lemon juice.
10
Transfer the potatoes to a shallow serving dish, and let sit for 10 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it sits).
11
Toss the potatoes in the sauce to coat.
12
Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds and parsley.

1282

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar, 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate

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