Candied Yams, Heart Healthy Recipe

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Candied Yams, Heart Healthy
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Directions:

  1. Cut yams in half and boil until tender but firm (about 20 minutes).
  2. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
  4. Place half of the sliced yams in a medium-sized casserole dish.
  5. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
  6. Dot lightly with half the amount of margarine.
  7. Add a second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the same order as above. Add orange juice.
  8. Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350° F for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 68.34 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.03g 2%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 133.15mg 6%
Potassium 99.58mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.5g 5%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 0.57g 1%
Vitamin C 21mg 35%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 18.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.17 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.88g 2%
Cholesterol 0.03mg 0%
Sodium 243.87mg 6%
Potassium 182.39mg 2%
Total Carbs 26.55g 5%
Sugars 22.44g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 1%
Protein 1.04g 1%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 35%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 33.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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