Orange-Nut Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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When my siblings and I were young, my mom created this recipe in hopes that we would eat more vegetables. It worked! The citrus sauce went so well with the tender sweet potatoes that the dish quickly became a family favorite and is now a standard at our holiday table. —Kathleen Wright Richmond, Kentucky Ingredients:
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed |
2/3 cup sugar |
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup orange juice |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add butter and orange peel; stir until butter is melted.
2. Drain sweet potatoes; place in a serving dish. Add orange juice mixture and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 6 servings.
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