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Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Courtesy of North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
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Servings: 8
Roast chicken or turkey, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. What you need:
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+ 6 North Carolina Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
+ 1/4 c. brown sugar + 2 Tbsp. butter + 2 Tbsp. orange juice + 2 tsp. orange zest + 1 c. apricot preserves + 1/2 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. pepper + 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped What to do:
1. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. casserole dish, cover, and cook in microwave on high for 10 to 12 min, until potatoes are tender. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Combine butter, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, apricot preserves, salt and pepper in a small microwave bowl and cook on high for 3 min, stirring each minute. 3. Add orange mixture to the potatoes and toss lightly. Microwave until heated through. Baste with sauce twice during final heating. Garnish with the walnuts sprinkled on top. |
