Fresh Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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These delicious potatoes from our Test Kitchen bring a great orange flavor to your plate. The delicate sweetness of the potato is fresh tasting, and a nice contrast from sticky-sweet, canned candied yams.

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Fresh Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or just until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, bring the orange juice, butter, orange peel and pumpkin pie spice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain sweet potatoes; return to pan. Pour glaze over potatoes and stir gently to coat. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 147 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p13