SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY RELISH

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Sweet potatoes are a tasty surprise in this slightly tart relish. It's lovely served alongside turkey, ham or pork.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 medium naval orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, optional
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place sweet potato in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain; set aside., In a food processor, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar and jalapeno if desired; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the sweet potato, pecans, cilantro, salt and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.