Orange-Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe uses less sugar and butter than a traditional sweet potato casserole. Nutrition Note: This recipe has been flavored with fresh orange and uses less sugar and margarine than a traditional sweet potato casserole. Nutrition Note: Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A and have a low glycemic index rating, which is important for diabetics. The carbohydrates that are present break down more slowly causing glucose levels to rise more gradually. Baking sweet potatoes instead of cooking in water helps to bring out the natural sweet flavor. Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon butter |
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1 tablespoon light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
4 lbs sweet potatoes |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 tablespoons light brown sugar |
1/3 cup fresh orange juice |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork. Bake potatoes 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes, place in large bowl, and mash.
3. Stir in orange peel, orange juice, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, and salt; mix well. Spoon into lightly greased 10x6-inch baking dish.
4. Combine pecans, flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon margarine or butter; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over potatoes.
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.
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