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Sweet potatoes and broccoli – it sounds like a crazy combination, doesn’t it?
Sweet Potato and Broccoli Side Dish
The truth is that just about any vegetable compliments sweet potatoes, so why not the broccoli I don’t eat nearly enough of.
Sweet Potato and Broccoli Side Dish
I’ll eat this tasty side dish without complaint.
The broccoli is gently steamed with rosemary and shallots, and then tossed with nutty roasted sweet potatoes and a sweet Dijon mustard vinaigrette. I could eat the whole bowl by myself, but then I’m sure my husband would have something to say about that.
Happy, healthy cooking. 
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato , peeled and cubed
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup shallot, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Spread out sweet potatoes and roast for 15 - 20 minutes until just tender. Stir once to keep potatoes from burning on one side.
- Steam broccoli with shallots and rosemary until crisp-tender and remove to a bowl and add potatoes.
- Combine syrup, Dijon, oil and vinegar in a small bowl and then toss with potatoes and broccoli.
- Serve.
Notes
Calories: 118 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 3 Total Fat: 6.78g Cholesterol: -- Sodium: 46mg Total Carbs: 13.11g Dietary Fiber: 2.59g Sugars: 5.34g Protein: 2.06g
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BEAUTIFUL and love the thought of just that tiny bit of sweet from the maple syrup with the slightly bitter taste of the broccoli. Will be giving this a try!
Dave from eRecipeCards.com
Thanks Dave – it’s certainly easy enough to switch up with any veggies you have on hand. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Dave
I love broccoli and this looks fabulous!
CJ at Food Stories recently posted…World’s Healthiest Brownies
I’ve never combined sweet potatoes with broccoli before so I’ll have to give it a try. The maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar combo you toss it in sounds awesome!
Brent | Cookapalooza recently posted…Tuna Macaroni and Cheese – Need an easy meal idea?
I think you need the vinaigrette to tie the broccoli and potatoes together. Have a great weekend.
My husband would love this–and I like the idea of adding the rosemary to the broccoli. Looks great!
Cucina49 recently posted…From Rome to Munich
Steaming the rosemary with the broccoli really infused flavor. Thanks for visiting! Have a good weekend.
We just ended up with some broccoli from a friend’s garden and have some sweet potatoes in the pantry already – looks like I know the side dish going with tonight’s dinner!
Peggy recently posted…BBQ Chicken Quiche
You’ll have to let me know how it turns out for you. Have a wonderful weekend.
What a tempting looking plate of food. I love both sweet potatoes and broccoli so this one’s a winner for sure!
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted…Welcome Summer! Memorial Day Weekend 2012
It was so simple too.
Oh wow this sweet potato and broccoli side dish look sooo good! Wish I had shopped for broccoli yesterday I would’ve given this recipe a try. Bookmarked! Have a great weekend!
I love roasted sweet potatoes with anything. Thank you and you have a good weekend too.
Delicious! I can’t get enough sweet potatoes, but I don’t think I’ve ever paired them with broccoli. I love this idea!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies recently posted…What I Ate This Week | 4 Easy Sides & A Sandwich
It’s an interesting combination for sure!
This doesn’t sound crazy at all. Sweet Potatoes are my favorite veggie and broccoli is a close second. Two thumbs up Kristi!
Sandra recently posted…Memorial Day
Thanks Sandra! It’s tough find different ways to make the same old veggies, isn’t it?
Oh I LOVE broccoli! And, in fact, I love sweet potatoes. I believe I could safely say they are my two favorite veggies.
The Candid RD (Gina) recently posted…Possibly My Last Blog Post; Clean Eating’s Panko and Sage-Crusted Pork Cutlets
Sweet potatoes make any other veggie a star too as far as I’m concerned. Have a terrific week Gina!
o yes..that’s a crazily good combo! Looks totally delicious!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted…Rhubarb Wholegrain Spelt Yogurt Scones
Thanks Angie!
Two of my family favorite vegetables together!!!Great idea!
Erica recently posted…Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)
It’s tough to come up with new vegetable dishes isn’t it?
I would add this to any meal. Looks yummy!
Emily @ Life on Food recently posted…Weekend Edition: Utterly Nothing
Thank you Emily!
Sounds delicious! The sweet/tangy dressing sounds wonderful and would probably go well with all sorts of roasted veggies.
Andrea@WellnessNotes recently posted…Summer Food and Exercise
This was such a simple dish to make too.
I love sweet potatoes and am always looking for new ways to use them. Plus broccoli is actually an over-used veggie in my kitchen, so I need new ways to use that (I love the stuff, so overuse is OK in this case). So this recipe is a twofer for me! Really nice – enjoyed this post tremendously.
I need to add more broccoli to my diet. It’s such a healthy veggie, but I often get bored with it – thus the reason for this veggie dish.
WE have been on a sweet potato kick just love them, this is brillant to put with broccoli and sweet and green crunch.. oh //I cant wait to try the combo! nice one!
claudia @whats cookin italian cuisine recently posted…Chocolate Coconut Cream Whoopie Pie Recipe
Thank you Claudia! We enjoyed it. I’d be it would be good with any green veggie. Have a good week!
wow this veggie dish sounds amazing. I’ve got to try this one soon.
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef recently posted…Food Writer Fridays – Meet Sofie Dittman
You’ll have to let me know how it turns out for you. Have a great week Maureen!
I’m not a big fan of broccoli but this looks amazing!!
Baker Street recently posted…#MuffinMonday: Nutella Swirl Doughnut Muffins
Neither is my husband, but add sweet potatoes and he’ll at least eat a few florets.