Orange Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole

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Orange Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe uses less sugar and margarine than a traditional sweet potato

casserole.

 

5 large sweet potatoes, (about 4 lb.)

1 tsp. grated orange peel

1/3 cup fresh orange juice

2 TB stick margarine

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans

2 TB all purpose flour

1 TB light brown sugar

1 TB stick margarine, melted

 

Preheat oven to 400° F.

 

Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork. Bake

potatoes 1 hour

or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes, place in large bowl, and mash.

 

Stir in orange peel, orange juice, 2 tablespoons margarine, 2 tablespoons

brown sugar, cinnamon,

cumin, and salt; mix well. Spoon into lightly greased 7 " x 11 " baking dish.

 

Combine pecans, flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon margarine;

mix well.

 

Sprinkle evenly over potatoes.

 

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.

 

Nutrition Note: This recipe has been flavored with fresh orange and uses less

sugar and

margarine than a traditional sweet potato casserole.

 

Nutrition Note: Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A and have a low

glycemic index

rating, which is important for diabetics. The carbohydrates that are present

break down more

slowly causing glucose levels to rise more gradually.

 

Makes: 12 servings, 1/2 cup each.