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Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

 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
1

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

2

Preheat oven to 350°F.

3

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.

4

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

5

Pour mixture into a 8x8 inch baking dish.

6

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.

7

Serve hot with a dash of ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

1/2 cup

Amount per serving
Calories160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%
Sodium 350mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g
Calcium 50mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
Folate 21mcg6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.