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Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes
Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes

Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes

April 14, 2020

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • 20 mins

    40 mins

    1 hrs

  • Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of sweet potatoes

¼ cup 100% orange juice

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ½ teaspoon powdered ginger

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon of salt

½ cup walnuts (or your favorite nut or seed) chopped

ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.

Combine orange juice, maple syrup, spices and sweet potato cubes into a large bowl and mix together well.

Pour mixture into a 8x8 inch baking dish.

Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle nuts over top for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Sweet potatoes are done when they can be pierced easily with a fork.

Serve hot with a dash of ground black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1/2 Cup
Calories160
Sodium350mg
Iron1mg
Protein3g
Sugar9g
Total Fat5g
Folate21mcg
Calcium50mg
Total Carbohydrates28g
Dietary Fiber4g