ORANGE SWEET POTATO BAKE

Orange Sweet Potato Bake image

-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 medium navel orange, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter
1 teaspoon water
Dash nutmeg
Dash salt
1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Place sweet potato in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain. Arrange potato and orange slices in a 2-cup baking dish., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, water, nutmeg and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until mixture is melted and smooth, stirring once. Stir in orange zest. Pour over potato and orange., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender, spooning glaze over potato and orange occasionally. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.