FRESH SWEET POTATOES

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These delicious potatoes from our Test Kitchen bring a great orange flavor to your plate. The delicate sweetness of the potato is fresh tasting, and a nice contrast from sticky-sweet, canned candied yams.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or just until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, bring the orange juice, butter, orange zest and pumpkin pie spice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain sweet potatoes; return to pan. Pour glaze over potatoes and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges