Simple Skillet Sweet Potatoes

Diced sweet potatoes and sautéed onions in a skillet, ready to be braised with the maple-orange glaze until tender and caramelized.

Adapted from Donna Green-Goodman, MPH, from her book ‘Cookin’ Up Good Health.’ www.lifestyletherapeutix.com. You’ll practice the skillet-braising technique to create tender, caramelized sweet potatoes in a maple-orange glaze.

Makes 3 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Step 1: Preparing the potatoes

4 medium-large sweet potatoes

Wash, peel and cut sweet potatoes into medium dice.

Step 2: Cooking the potatoes

1 Tbsp vegetable margarine or coconut oil

In a heavy skillet melt margarine/oil.

Add sweet potatoes and stir to coat.

Step 3: Adding the flavorings

1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
3/4 cup diced pineapple
Your favorite spices to taste (recommended:cinnamon, clove)
Optional: vanilla extract to taste

Add sweeteners, spices, and optional vanilla.

Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

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