Candied Sweet Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Candied Sweet Potatoes
45 min.
6
240kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe! With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and serving 6 persons, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Each serving contains only 240 calories, making it a tasty and guilt-free option.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the sweet potatoes. Boiled or baked until tender, they are then coated in a mouth-watering caramelized sauce made from butter, brown sugar, and orange juice. The result is a perfect balance of sweetness and richness that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Not only is this Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe delicious, but it's also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a side dish for your next family dinner, or enjoy it as a sweet and satisfying snack. With its beautiful caramelization and rich flavors, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

So why wait? Grab your frying pan and oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delectable Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe. Your taste buds (and your waistline) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • large sweet potatoes and into 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Boil cut-up sweet potatoes or bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) whole sweet potatoes until tender.
  2. In a frying pan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until bubbly.
  3. Add the orange juice and stir until smooth.
  4. Add the cut-up sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, about 20 minutes. If syrup is too thin, add a bit more brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein3.19%
Fat28.46%
Carbs68.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.67
Glycemic Load
11.8
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.183478294507%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
1.23mg
Naringenin
0.22mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.6kcal
11.98%
Fat:7.75g
11.92%
Saturated Fat:4.88g
30.53%
Carbohydrates:41.87g
13.96%
Net Carbohydrates:38.45g
13.98%
Sugar:23.39g
25.99%
Cholesterol:20.34mg
6.78%
Sodium:128.39mg
5.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.95g
3.91%
Vitamin A:16335.63IU
326.71%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.28%
Fiber:3.42g
13.68%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.44%
Potassium:429.25mg
12.26%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.61%
Vitamin C:7.89mg
9.56%
Copper:0.18mg
9.21%
Magnesium:31.31mg
7.83%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.54%
Phosphorus:58.03mg
5.8%
Calcium:52.62mg
5.26%
Iron:0.84mg
4.69%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.44%
Folate:16.03µg
4.01%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.48%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.45%
Vitamin K:2.71µg
2.58%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.39%
Selenium:1µg
1.44%
Source:Allrecipes