Orange Sweet Potatoes

Orange Sweet Potatoes

An antioxidant-rich side dish

Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on November 13, 2007

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

Oranges: Put the Squeeze on Heart Disease

Preparation

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with filtered or spring water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
Drain.
Add the zest, juice, and butter.
Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A
*Good Source of: Vitamin C
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 8.23

Calories: 89

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.9 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.8 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.74 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.12 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	13 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	9 mg	*
Cholesterol	7.5mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	15 g	*
Sugars	4.2 g	*
Fiber	2.3 g	*
Protein	1.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	9345.9 IU	187%
Vitamin C	10.3 mg	17%
Vitamin D	2 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.28 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	1.4 mg	2%
Folate	12.2 mcg	3%
Niacin	0.41 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	26.9 mg	3%
Copper	0.11 mg	6%
Iron	0.41 mg	2%
Magnesium	18 mg	4%
Manganese	0.17 mg	8%
Phosphorous	33.7 mg	3%
Potassium	249.5 mg	7%
Selenium	0.51 mcg	1%
Sodium	55.9 mg	2%
Zinc	0.21 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	6.4 mcg
Beta-carotene	5548 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	19 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	21.1 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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