Marys Sweet Potato Delight Recipes

SWEET POTATO DELIGHT

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"My family wouldn't dream of a Thanksgiving dinner without this side dish, but it's great anytime-I serve it once a month." The fluffy texture and subtle orange flavor make it a standout. -Marlene Kroll, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 egg whites
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Stir in the orange marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar and extract. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into sweet potato mixture. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATO DELIGHT

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Make and share this Sweet Potato Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 tablespoons chopped nuts
1 ripe banana
1 medium sweet potato, cooked
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) or 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Steps:

In a large frying pan, dry roast the nuts for a few minutes. Shake the pan often.
Cut the banana in half lengthwise. Cut the sweet potato in 1/2 inch slices.
Add the oil to the pan. Push the nuts to the outer edge and add the banana pieces to the pan. Add the sweet potatos.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes until everything is heated through and browned on one side.
Drizzle with syrup or honey before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 292.6, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 21.4, Protein 9

MARY'S EXCELLENT ZUCCHINI SWEET POTATO BREAD

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This is my friend Mary's recipe and it is the best! It is very moist and freezes well. The kids go wild and they don't even realize they are eating veggies!

Provided by redtaz

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaf pans, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups zucchini
3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) or 3/4 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven @ 350. 1 bread loaf = 1 hour OR 4 mini Loaf pan = 45 minutes.
Mix dry ingredients.
Beat together the following: 2 Cups sugar, 3/4 cup oil (I always use light olive oil), 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add into liquid mixture: 1 1/2 cups sweet potato grated and 1 1/2 cups zucchini grated.
Add in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips or nuts. Don't forget to grease the pans. If there is extra of the potato or zucchini, I will often measure out for another batch and stick it in the freezer for next time! ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 189.6, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 34.5, Protein 4.2