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Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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Authored By: Ellen Sue Spicer of Hands on Nutrition
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A healthy holiday treat full of fiber and antioxidants.
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Diet Types: Low Sodium, Vegetarian
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Ingredients:
3 or 4 whole, unpeeled sweet potatoesIn a saucepan, combine:1/2 cup honey or maple syrup ( I prefer maple syrup)2 tablespoons butter or canola oil ( I use 1 tblsp each)1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice1 teaspoon cinnamon powderdash of Sea Salt
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Serves: 6
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Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour |
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| Bring water to a boil and drop in 3-4 whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes. Reduce heat and keep at low boil until tender but not mushy. Cool and peel. Cut into 1" cubes, and place in lightly oiled baking dish. Simmer syrup for 3-4 minutes. Pour syrup over sweet potatoes in baking dish. Bake uncovered in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Enjoy! |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 6
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Calories 181
Calories from Fat 40
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% Daily Value*
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| | Total Fat 4g | 7% | | | Saturated Fat 1g | 7% | | | Mono Fat 2g | | | | Poly Fat 1g | | | | Cholesterol 5mg | 2% | | | Sodium 35mg | 1% | | | Total Carbs 35g | 12% | | | Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% | | | Sugars 17g | | | | Protein 1g | | | | Iron | 5% | | | Calcium | 4% | | | Vitamin B-6 | 10% | | | Vitamin C | 25% | | | Vitamin E | 4% | | | Vitamin A | 146% | | | Selenium | 1% | | | Manganese | 65% | | | Copper | 10% | | | Zinc | 9% | | | Potassium | 9% | | | Phosphorus | 4% | | | Magnesium | 5% | | | Pantothenic acid | 5% | | | Niacin | 2% | | | Riboflavin | 6% | | | Thiamin | 7% | | | Folate | 5% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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