Maple Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes, maple syrup, orange juice, and yogurt are a winning combination in this easy dish that can be made in the microwave.
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Serving size
- 1/2 or recipe (162g)
- Rating
- 3.39 of 5 (88 ratings)
Food groups
- Vegetables: 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons non-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/16 cup orange juice (1 tablespoon)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Prick potato skins with a fork.
- Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minute until soft and easily pierced with a knife.
- Scoop out the pulp into a medium bowl.
- Mash the pulp and stir in the yogurt, maple syrup, and orange juice.
- Transfer to a microwave safe serving bowl and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 129.7 |
| Total Fat | 0.21 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.07 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.31 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 29.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.38 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.39 g |
| Added Sugars included | 6 g |
| Protein | 2.98 g |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 555 mg |
| Sodium | 49.45 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg |
| Phosphorus | 81 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 975 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 16 mg |
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Source
Recipe by: University of Connecticut Family Nutrition Program — Senior Nutrition Awareness Project (SNAP) Newsletters
Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/maple-sweet-potatoes. Federal works are public domain in the United States.
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