Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
These baked sweet potatoes are lower in calories, fat, and sugar than the traditional butter and marshmallow version.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
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2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 to 6 medium)
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
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3 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon-style mustard
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup cranberries
Directions
1.
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1- to 1-1/2-inch chunks. In a large bowl combine the maple syrup, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper; add sweet potatoes and cranberries. Toss to coat. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish, spreading mixture evenly.
2.
Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are glazed and tender, stirring twice. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 160, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Total Sugar 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%. Exchanges: Starch 2, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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