STEVE'S (NOT MASHED) SWEET POTATOES

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My husband's cousin prepared the sweet potatoes this way for a family reunion type Thanksgiving a couple of years ago. We love them for a change of pace from candied yams and sweet potato casseroles, and they are oh so much better for you.

Provided by ctrmom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sweet potatoes (choose the smaller ones with the reddish skins)
1 orange, sliced and seeded but unpeeled (optional)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ginger (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes into sticks about 1 inch thick (like fat french fries).
  • Place in a large pot and add water until barely covered.
  • Add orange, sugar, and seasonings to taste.
  • Cook until crisp-tender: bring to a boil, reduce heat, boil gently for 5 to 8 minutes. (Nothing mushy here. There should still be some resistence in the bite.).
  • Serve in syrup (cooking liquid). It's so pretty with the orange slices floating in it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 111.2, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 1

Okpara Isaac
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I can't wait to make these again!


Nurhasan miyan
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These were so good, I ate the whole pan myself.


Kashan gill
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I'm going to try making these with different vegetables next time.


OLUSHOLA Peter
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I added a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the sweet potatoes and they were amazing.


Miguel Sierra
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These were a great side dish for my holiday meal.


Aminat Ashogbon
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine didn't turn out crispy at all.


Kwabena Manu Asante
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These were easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Yindra Serrano
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I made these for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


gamer king
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. So yummy!


Umeedali Khan
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Lane Cross
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these were surprisingly good. The crispy topping really made them.


DannyGames
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These were delicious! The crispy topping was my favorite part.


Gamer Lucifer
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I made these for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved them. They were a nice change from the traditional mashed potatoes.


Adam Jr
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These sweet potatoes were a hit! I loved the crispy topping and the creamy inside. They were so easy to make, and they're a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes.