Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 6 north carolina sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-quart casserole dish, cover, and cook in microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Combine butter, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, apricot preserves, salt and pepper in a small microwave bowl and cook on high for 3 minutes, stirring each minute.
  3. Add orange mixture to the potatoes and toss lightly. Microwave until heated through. Baste with sauce twice during final heating. Garnish with the walnuts sprinkled on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.7 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.49g 12%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 147.96mg 6%
Potassium 65.64mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.44g 11%
Sugars 31.04g 124%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 2.01g 4%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 15.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 375.48 Kcal (1572 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.81g 12%
Cholesterol 14.07mg 3%
Sodium 272.73mg 6%
Potassium 120.99mg 1%
Total Carbs 63.49g 11%
Sugars 57.22g 124%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 3%
Protein 3.7g 4%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 28.6mg 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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