Sweet Potatoes With Raisins and Cinnamon |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish is very good served with fresh green beans or a rice pilaf. Ingredients:
5 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cinnamon stick |
1 medium onion, peeled cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise into very thin rings |
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
3 tablespoons golden raisins |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
1 teaspoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Put the oil in a wide sauté pan or large frying pan and set over medium high heat.
2. When hot, put in cinnamon stick and the onion.
3. Sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the onion has lost much of its water.
4. Add the sweet potatoes and stir.
5. Continue to sauté another 6 to 7 minutes or until the onion begins to turn light brown and the sweet potatoes have picked up a little color.
6. Add 3/4 cup of water the salt, ginger, raisins cayenne, and sugar.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Turn the heat down to low,cover, and cook gently for 7 to 9 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
9. There should be almost no liquid left in the pan, except for a little oil (if there is, uncover and boil the liquid off). Serve hot.
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