Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Lemony Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. In a large pot place potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. reduce heat simmer 10-12 minutes or just until tender but not soft. (Potatoes should be tender on the outside but resistant in center when pierced with tip of paring knife.) Drain potatoes: cool.
  3. Meanwhile in a nonreactive pan the 3/4 cup of water, the sugars, and salt. Bring to boiling, stirring just until sugared are dissolved. Simmer 8 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, nutmeg, and 2 Tbs. butter.
  4. Butter a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with remaining butter. Peel potatoes; cut crosswise into 3/4 inch- thick slices. Arrange slices in a single layer in baking dish. Pour lemon syrup over potatoes. Bake in preheated oven 40-50 minutes, basting occasionally, until potatoes are well-glazed and begin to caramelize on edges. Remove from oven cool slightly before serving garnish with lemon peel.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 301.93 Kcal (1264 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.36g 7%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 4%
Sodium 273.83mg 11%
Potassium 785.26mg 17%
Total Carbs 63.08g 21%
Sugars 26.36g 105%
Dietary Fiber 6.91g 28%
Protein 4.61g 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 77%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 80.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.37 Kcal (454 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.57g 7%
Cholesterol 4.11mg 4%
Sodium 98.29mg 11%
Potassium 281.86mg 17%
Total Carbs 22.64g 21%
Sugars 9.46g 105%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 28%
Protein 1.66g 9%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 77%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 29mg 8%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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