ORANGE-NUT SWEET POTATOES

Orange-Nut Sweet Potatoes image

When my siblings and I were young, my mom created this recipe in hopes that we would eat more vegetables. It worked! The citrus sauce went so well with the tender sweet potatoes that the dish quickly became a family favorite and is now a standard at our holiday table. -Kathleen Wright Richmond, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

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 zest; 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.