Candied Yams Recipe

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Candied Yams
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Ingredients:

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 tbsp margarine

Directions:

  1. Peel sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise.
  2. Place in large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  3. Drain half the water.
  4. Place remaining water and potatoes in large skillet.
  5. Sprinkle with half the nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar.
  6. Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 3 minutes.
  7. Add remaining nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla.
  8. Keep spooning liquid mixture over the potatoes while simmering for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes have absorbed all the syrup.
  9. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.43 Kcal (835 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.28g 14%
Sodium 43.98mg 2%
Potassium 268.28mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.14g 9%
Sugars 15.06g 60%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 10%
Protein 1.58g 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 29.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.8 Kcal (661 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.35g 14%
Sodium 34.8mg 2%
Potassium 212.28mg 6%
Total Carbs 22.27g 9%
Sugars 11.91g 60%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Protein 1.25g 3%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 30%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 23.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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