Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
This side dish goes great with a turkey dinner.
2 lb (1 kg) 1 in/2.5 cm cubed sweet potatoes, peel on
2 cups (500 mL) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup (250 mL) orange juice
1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C).
Line a 9 x 13 in (3.5 L) metal pan with wet parchment paper. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries.
Pour the orange juice over top. Drizzle with maple syrup.
Roast for 40 to 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.
Makes four 1 cup (250 mL) servings
Each 1 cup (250 mL) serving contains: 150 calories, 0 g total fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 g trans fat, 65 mg sodium, 36 g chol., 5 g fibre, 2 g protein
source: "Yam Scam", alive #301, November 2007
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
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Mairlyn Smith, PHEc
Mairlyn Smith, PHEc, is a professional home economist, Second City Alumnus, cookbook author, freelance writer, and mom.
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