Sweet Potatoes With Raisins and Cinnamon Recipe

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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
276
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 medium onion , peeled cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise into very thin rings
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Put the oil in a wide sauté pan or large frying pan and set over medium high heat.
  2. When hot, put in cinnamon stick and the onion.
  3. Sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the onion has lost much of its water.
  4. Add the sweet potatoes and stir.
  5. Continue to sauté another 6 to 7 minutes or until the onion begins to turn light brown and the sweet potatoes have picked up a little color.
  6. Add 3/4 cup of water the salt, ginger, raisins cayenne, and sugar.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Turn the heat down to low,cover, and cook gently for 7 to 9 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  9. There should be almost no liquid left in the pan, except for a little oil (if there is, uncover and boil the liquid off). Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 275.92 Kcal (1155 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.52g 27%
Sodium 346.42mg 14%
Potassium 429.85mg 9%
Total Carbs 28.9g 10%
Sugars 10.2g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 15%
Protein 2.48g 5%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 40.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.55 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.53g 27%
Sodium 227.94mg 14%
Potassium 282.83mg 9%
Total Carbs 19.02g 10%
Sugars 6.71g 41%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 15%
Protein 1.63g 5%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 33%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 26.4mg 4%

* 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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