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Sweet Potatoes, Skillet (P, KLP, TNT)
Source: Weight Watchers
Serves: 4

1 pound sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced, or one 18-ounce can sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon molasses or brown sugar or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

In a large skillet bring 1" of water to boiling. Add fresh sweet potatoes or yams; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Or, drain canned sweet potatoes and cut into 2" pieces; set aside.

For sauce, in a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, molasses or brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Pour over potatoes in skillet. Cook and stir gently until bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until potatoes are glazed, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally.

Posted by Cynde Sawyer

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 134 calories 31g carbohydrates 0mg cholesterol 0g fat 149mg sodium 2g protein