Recipe

Sweet Potatoes with Raisin-Orange Sauce

A low-fat alternative to traditional candied yams.

Details

Yields 3 cups sauce
Serves: 8
Serving size: 6 ounces

INGREDIENTS

6 sweet potatoes or yams (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. pineapple-orange juice
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
Dash of ground red pepper
1 c. California golden or natural raisins

PROCEDURE

Peel and slice or dice potatoes; steam just until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Return potatoes to kettle. Meanwhile, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in small saucepan. Gradually stir in pineapple-orange juice. Bring to boil; cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in grated orange rind, orange juice, red pepper and raisins. Pour sauce over hot cooked potatoes; toss to mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 230(2% from fat); Total Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 2g; Carbohydrates 55g; Fiber 2g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 170mg; Calcium 30mg

This recipe is found in the following categories:

Vegetables

Special Diet

Low Fat