Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Ribbons Recipe

This Sweet Potato Ribbons Casserole is a sweet and savory recipe, which is made with pre-cut sweet potato ribbons and crunchy pecans. It’s a beautiful side dish recipe, ready in about 45 minutes.

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Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Ribbons Ingredients

For the Glaze & Ribbons:

½ cup strong brewed coffee
¼ cup EACH: maple syrup, bourbon, and coconut or brown sugar
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons butter (dairy free butter if needed)
1 ¼ lb sweet potato ribbons

The Pecan Topping:

¼ cup butter (softened )
1 ½ cups pecans (coarsely chopped)
½ cup almond flour
1 teaspoon EACH: cinnamon, sage, and vanilla

How To Make Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Ribbons

Make the glaze: Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a 9×11 inch baking dish. In a small pot, combine the coffee, maple syrup, bourbon, sugar, cayenne, and sea salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat and continue to boil rapidly for about 10 minutes, until it reduces to about a ½ cup. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter.
Prepare the topping: While the glaze reduces, add the softened butter, chopped pecans, almond flour, cinnamon, sage, and vanilla to a medium-sized bowl. Mix together with your hands until well combined.
Coat the ribbons: Place the sweet potato ribbons in a large bowl. Let the reduced glaze cool slightly, then pour it over the ribbons and toss gently to coat them well.
Assemble and bake: Transfer the glazed sweet potato ribbons to the greased casserole dish. Cover the top evenly with the pecan topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the ribbons are soft and the pecan topping is toasted.

Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Ribbons Recipe — Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Ribbons Recipe

Recipe Tips

How to save time on prep? Using pre-cut sweet potato ribbons from the store is a huge time-saver. You can also use leftover coffee from your morning pot to make the glaze.
Can I make this without bourbon? Yes. If you prefer not to use alcohol, you can substitute the bourbon with an equal amount of apple cider or additional coffee.
What if I can’t find sweet potato ribbons? You can make your own by using a spiralizer with the flat blade attachment or by using a wide vegetable peeler to create long ribbons from a whole sweet potato.
How to get the best presentation? For a beautiful finish, you can take a few of the glazed sweet potato ribbons and wind them into little nests on top of the pecan topping before baking.

What To Serve With Sweet Potato Ribbons Casserole

This sweet and savory side dish is perfect for a holiday meal or special dinner.

Roasted Turkey or Chicken
Glazed Holiday Ham
Roasted Pork Loin
A simple green salad to balance the richness

How To Store Sweet Potato Ribbons Casserole

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Freeze: Freezing is not highly recommended as the texture of the sweet potatoes may change, but it can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Sweet Potato Ribbons Casserole Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe
Calories: 538kcal
Carbohydrates: 51g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 34g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Is this dish very sweet?

It has a wonderful balance of flavors. The maple syrup and sugar provide sweetness, which is balanced by the savory notes of the coffee, bourbon, sage, and cayenne pepper.

Can I make this vegan and gluten-free?

Yes, as the recipe notes, it is naturally vegan, paleo, and gluten-free as long as you use dairy-free butter and coconut sugar.

Do I have to use almond flour in the topping?

No, if you don’t have almond flour, you can substitute it with an equal amount of all-purpose flour or oat flour.