So, I don't know if this tops all of the dishes at Thanksgiving, but I do love candied yams. This year I wanted make them with less calories than what a lot of candied yam recipes have. This was the first time I used this recipe and it is definitely a keeper!
*Found at Sparkpeople.com
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise in 2-inch thick pieces
1/4 cup Tropicana, Light n Healthy Orange Juice
2 TB packed light brown sugar
1 TB maple syrup
1 TB reduced-calorie margarine melted
1/2 tsp salt
dash of nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover potatoes. Bring potatoes to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Drain potatoes and arrange in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
4. Whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, honey, syrup, margarine, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes.
5. Bake 30 minutes, stir to coat potatoes and bake 15 minutes.
Nutritional Info
Fat 2.2 g
Carbs 34.5 g
Calories 162.3
Protien 1.9 g
Makes 4- 1 cup servings
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