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Caramelized Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 sweet potatoes (or equivalent amount of canned yams, rinsed)
1/4 cup butter (or more, see note )
1/2 cup brown sugar (or more, see note )
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup shredded coconut ( roasted if you prefere)

Directions:

Boil 30 minutes potatoes or until tender.
Let cool and then peel and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
Place butter in a large saucepan or skillet and melt.
Stir in sugar and water and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Lower heat and add potatoes.
Simmer for 20 minutes, tossing lightly to coat.
Sprinkle with coconut before serving.
Note: I reduced the amount of butter and sugar. Original quantities: 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup brown sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	347.15 Kcal (1453 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.53g	21%
Cholesterol	30.5mg	10%
Sodium	96.58mg	4%
Potassium	497.67mg	11%
Total Carbs	55.74g	19%
Sugars	34.37g	137%
Dietary Fiber	4.19g	17%
Protein	2.92g	6%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	48%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	69.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.6 Kcal (702 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.53g	21%
Cholesterol	14.73mg	10%
Sodium	46.63mg	4%
Potassium	240.27mg	11%
Total Carbs	26.91g	19%
Sugars	16.6g	137%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	17%
Protein	1.41g	6%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	48%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	33.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.3

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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