The Food Factor | Maple Sweet Potatoes
Video by Jonathan Parrish
After the holidays and the traditional sweet potato casseroles and pies, I’m ready for a lighter, faster take on this Southern staple.
This recipe for maple sweet potatoes gives you all the health benefits in a fraction of the time. Some nights I make this my main dish! I love the combination of tangy citrus and maple syrup sweetness. If you want a little extra crunch or protein, add some roasted, chopped pecans.
Ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp. plain, nonfat yogurt
3/4 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 Tbsp. orange juice
Directions:
Wash two medium-size sweet potatoes and prick with a fork.
Microwave on high for 3–4 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Cut in half and scoop potato flesh into a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Mash sweet potato.
Add yogurt, maple syrup, and orange juice.
Microwave for 1–2 minutes.
You can serve this as a stuffed potato (be sure to save those skins when scooping out the cooked sweet potato!) or in a small, decorative dish.
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