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| Glazed Sweet Potatoes |
Diet Type: Low Sodium
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Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour
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Ingredients:
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3 or 4 whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes |
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In a saucepan, combine: |
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1/2 cup honey or maple syrup ( I prefer maple syrup) |
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2 tablespoons butter or canola oil ( I use 1 tblsp each) |
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1/4 cup orange juice |
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1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice |
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1 teaspoon cinnamon powder |
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dash of Sea Salt |
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Directions:
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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Servings: 6
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Author: Ellen Sue Spicer of Hands on Nutrition
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 6
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| Amount Per Serving |
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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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