ORANGE-NUT SWEET POTATOES

Orange-Nut Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoon s cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g