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Sweet Potato Delight Recipe

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“My family wouldn’t dream of a Thanksgiving dinner without this side dish, but it’s great anytime—I serve it once a month.” The fluffy texture and subtle orange flavor make it a standout. —Marlene Kroll, Chicago, Illinois

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Sweet Potato Delight Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

25 30 55

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 egg whites
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Stir in the orange marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar and extract. Cool slightly.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into sweet potato mixture. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 174 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Delight in Healthy Cooking October/November 2010, p39

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Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2012 by ca0371

Loved this! This is now my go to sweet potato dish.

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by Fingland35

This was way too sweet for my family and I. I doubt I would ever make this recipe again but if I did I would decrease the marmalade, extract and OJ by at least half.