Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes, often referred to as yams, are a popular ingredient in many Southern dishes. This recipe creates a deliciously sweet dish, commonly enjoyed during holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water
- ½ cup orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- ¼ cup honey OR brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Peel sweet potatoes and slice in ¼-inch thick slices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add honey, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and butter and cook until butter has melted.
- Add sweet potatoes and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Software Used:
ESHA Food Processor
