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Heart Healthy Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

                   
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
This easy, low- fat sweet potato side dish boasts a tangy blend of orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon. Dried cranberries add a wonderfully chewy element to this Thanksgiving-friendly side that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tsp dried cranberries
2 tsp fresh orange zest
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Directions
Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and stir until coated evenly. Add water and orange juice; cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle sugars and cinnamon over potatoes and toss until coated. Continue cooking until sugar caramelizes and potatoes have a brown glaze, 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with dried cranberries and orange zest, and serve immediately.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 89
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:89
total fat:1g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:6mg
sodium:66mg
total carb:19g
fibers:2g
proteins:1g

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Heart Healthy Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tsp dried cranberries
2 tsp fresh orange zest
Directions
Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and stir until coated evenly. Add water and orange juice; cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle sugars and cinnamon over potatoes and toss until coated. Continue cooking until sugar caramelizes and potatoes have a brown glaze, 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with dried cranberries and orange zest, and serve immediately.

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