Skillet Sweet Potatoes

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced1/2 tsp finely shredded orange peel1/2 cup orange juice1 tbsp molasses or brown sugar1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/8 tsp ground allspice
Directions
In a large skillet bring 1 inch of water to boiling. Add sweet potatoes, reduce head. Cover and simmer for 20 mins or till tender. Drain well.

Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Pour over potatoes in skillet. Cook and stir gently til bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes r til potatoes are glazed, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEONA424.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 58.7
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 16.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 1.1 g

Member Reviews
  • FEYCOLLEEN
    I 'd make this again, but probably leave out the orange rind because the dish had a strong orange flavor. I find the New Dieter's Cook Book has many delicious & healthy recipes which may be made so as to have less calories/sugar by using a sugar substitute. - 3/17/09