Orange-Nut Sweet Potatoes Recipe
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 6
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Carbohydrate 35.2544127311718 g
- Cholesterol 10.1677083376937 mg
- Fat 6.87103803563851 g
- Fiber 4.97070148901321 g
- Protein 3.87997298671417 g
- Saturated Fat 2.63075276547656 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (218g)
- Sodium 6312.19934122476 mg
- Sugar 30.2837112421586 g
- Trans Fat 0.606352456689703 g
- Calories 213 calories
Directions 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. Drain sweet potatoes; place in a serving dish. Add orange juice mixture and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Orange-Nut Sweet Potatoes in Quick Cooking November/December 2001, p31 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 312 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 499 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
