Have you heard of the TV series, “Southern Uncovered With The Lee Bros?”
“In each episode of Southern Uncovered, Matt and Ted explore a different city in the South, seeking to expose the unique and unexpected sides of Southern cuisine and culture. The brothers aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty – or lace up their dancing shoes – as they introduce us to the people, places and amazing plates that define the South, beyond the stereotypes. Over the six-episode series, Matt and Ted will introduce viewers to the food, art, and culture of Charleston, Atlanta, Dallas, New Orleans, Asheville, and Louisville.“
I’ve never been over there, but I would LOVE to visit one day and eat my heart away!
I imagine southern food tastes ten times better when you’re actually in the south. I’ve had my fair share of “southern food,” but I don’t think it’s truly authentic. 
I tried to recreate some southern loving in my own kitchen with these candied sweet potatoes. They’re a little healthier than normal since I used coconut oil, but they’re just as scrumptious. 
The brand that I used was Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. It was a clean, rich taste with minimal processing, which is something I’m always looking for in coconut oil. Did I mention it’s also cold pressed AND organic? Winner, winner chicken dinner.
The sweet potatoes came out soft, sweet, and tasted the best warm.
To find out more about the TV series, Southern Uncovered, you can check out:
- Series Sneak Peak
- Twitter
or following along with the hashtag #LeeBros!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (I used Nutiva)
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with foil. Set aside.
- Steam your cubed sweet potatoes until bright orange.
- Place them in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the remaining ingredients.
- Spread the potatoes out in the pan and bake for 30 minutes.
This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are my own.
Great recipe Kim! I love using cinnamon with my recipes. (They say it helps reduce high blood sugar – really it does)
This is a five ingredient (which I always have) recipe I just have to try tonight!