Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

By LRay

These baked sweet potatoes are lower in calories, fat, and sugar than the traditional butter and marshmallow version.

Nutrition information

Per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Total Sugar 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%. Exchanges: Starch 2, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 to 6 medium) see savings
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup see savings
• 3 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon-style mustard see savings
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil see savings
• 1/2 teaspoon salt see savings
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper see savings
• 1/2 cup cranberries see savings

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1- to 1-1/2-inch chunks. In a large bowl combine the maple syrup, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper; add sweet potatoes and cranberries. Toss to coat. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish, spreading mixture evenly.

2. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are glazed and tender, stirring twice. Makes 8 servings.