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Holiday Sweet Potatoes

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Photo of holiday sweet potatoes in a red baking dish
Ready In: 40 minutes
Serves: 8
Gluten-freeVegetarianLow Sodium

A delicious holiday treat.

What you'll need

Sharp knife
saucepan and cover
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 8
1 1/2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 pounds Sweet Potatoes large, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
3 tablespoons Brown Sugar (feel free to use less)
1/4 teaspoon Salt (feel free to use less)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Water
3/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Directions

1.In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, and water.
2.Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
3.Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes.
4.Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g8%
Sodium 110 mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 29 g11%
Dietary Fiber 4 g14%
Protein 2 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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